Democrat Scott Colom won the Mississippi Senate race, beating Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by fewer than 5,000 votes. He becomes the state's first Black senator since 1874. The result came about eight days after the midterms. Democrats now control both chambers of Congress. Hyde-Smith conceded.
Why it matters: Democratic control of Congress lets them run investigations and block White House bills.
Democrat Scott Colom beat Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith after counting ended eight days after the midterms. Hyde-Smith conceded. Colom's lead grew past 4,400 votes once provisional and mail ballots were counted. He is the first Black senator elected from Mississippi since 1874. He is also the first Democrat to win a Senate seat there since 1982. It was an eighth Senate seat flipped by Democrats in these elections.
Why it matters: The result adds to Democratic gains that change the balance of power in Washington.
Democrats won the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterms. Republicans are disputing who is responsible. Houston's mayor limited police cooperation with ICE after Texas Governor Abbott lost. Several senior Justice Department officials resigned.
Why it matters: A Democratic Congress can check President Trump's policies from January.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections. Their House count passed 250 seats as more races were called in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina. Democrats are preparing investigations into the administration. President Trump kept his veto power, and he has said impeachment would hurt the Democratic Party. Some Republicans blame him for the losses, and Speaker Mike Johnson said he will not seek to lead his party in the new Congress.
Why it matters: Divided government in Washington can block or reshape US policy on trade, the economy and the Iran war that affects other countries.
Democrats won the House and the Senate in the midterm elections, flipping seats in Republican strongholds. Counts continue in Mississippi and Alaska, where races are still too close to call. House Speaker Mike Johnson told staff he will not seek to stay on as Republican leader.
Why it matters: Democratic control of Congress can limit the president's budget, tariff and war powers, which affects US allies and world markets.
Polls closed in waves across the US on Tuesday night as counting began in the midterm elections. Democrat Jon Ossoff was projected to hold his Georgia Senate seat, according to Decision Desk HQ.
The Guardian reported Democrats looked poised to win the House. Control of the Senate remained uncertain, with a handful of races deciding it. More than 58 million people voted early.
Why it matters: The results decide whether President Trump faces a Congress controlled by the opposition for his last two years in office.
Americans vote Tuesday for Congress and 36 governors. Trump ended his campaign at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. A Reuters/Ipsos poll put his approval at 32 percent. Polls suggest Democrats may win the House and possibly the Senate.
Why it matters: The result will shape US policy at home and abroad for the final two years of Trump's term.
More than 50 million Americans have voted early with three days left before the November 3 midterms. Democrats outnumber Republicans in states reporting party data.
Trump held final rallies in Kansas and Iowa. Pope Leo XIV voted by mail from Chicago.
Why it matters: The vote decides control of Congress and the president's agenda.
Pope Leo XIV mailed a ballot, the first pope to vote in a US election. Over 43 million ballots were cast early. Trump rallied in Florida. The midterms are Nov. 3.
Why it matters: The vote will decide control of Congress for the rest of Trump's term.
Trump canceled Kansas and Iowa rallies and will phone in instead. Alaska's governor ordered a probe into a spoiler-candidate claim. The Senate has 7 toss-ups.
Why it matters: The Nov. 3 vote decides control of Congress.
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