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A historic blue wave swept over the country Tuesday night as voters elected Democrats to national, s...
A historic blue wave swept over the country Tuesday night as voters elected Democrats to national, statewide and local offices, delivering a stunning rebuke to President Trump and his party.
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Breaking down the Democrats' big majorities after the blue wave
The results of the midterms have set up a two-year power struggle between Trump's White House and the incoming Democratic Congress. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the races and the potential size of the incoming Democratic majority.
Democrats flip dozens of GOP seats. Republicans haven't flipped a single one
Democrats have flipped seven Senate seats, nearly 30 House districts, five governorships and up to 12 state legislative chambers in a historic 2026 midterm rout.
How the Latino shift to Democrats helped turn Texas blue
A major factor in the midterm elections was the number of Latino voters who headed to the polls and supported Democrats. For perspective on this massive swing, Amna Nawaz spoke with María Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, an organization that helps register Hispanic and Latino voters.
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Abdul El-Sayed’s triumph in Michigan, despite a remarkable last-minute defection from his rival in t...
Abdul El-Sayed’s triumph in Michigan, despite a remarkable last-minute defection from his rival in the primary, gives Democrats a critical victory and keeps them in control of the seat held by Senator Gary Peters, who is retiring.
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In addition to victories in congressional and governor’s races, Democrats have flipped attorney gene...
In addition to victories in congressional and governor’s races, Democrats have flipped attorney general offices in longtime Republican strongholds Georgia and Texas. on.wsj.com/3V6Fa7J
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held news conferences...
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held news conferences on Wednesday to celebrate the Democratic Party’s gains in the midterm elections. Jeffries, who is expected to be the next House speaker, said the party would focus on affordability. nyti.ms/4zuvWRK
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