Maryland,’s Gov. Wes Moore on Democratic victories, goals for state
Maryland Governor Wes Moore successfully defended his seat against Republican challenger Dan Cox. Moore shares his reaction to major Democratic midterm wins. Go to story
Why some key races won,’t be decided on election night
Experts expect some politicians to claim the 2026 elections are rigged, but here’s why that’s not the case – and why it may be a while before some races are called. Go to story
3 dead, including suspect, 2 deputies injured in Washington state
A shooting and firefight with officers in eastern Washington state have left three people dead, including the suspect, and two deputies critically wounded. Go to story
How Democrats won Senate races in Texas, Michigan and Maine
Democrats won Senate seats in Texas, Michigan and Maine. Adriana Diaz, Nikole Killion and Jericka Duncan has more. Go to story
A blue tsunami carries Democrats to House, Senate control in 2026 midterm elections
Voters helped Democrats take control of the House and the Senate in a stunning rebuke of President Trump’s policies. Nancy Cordes, Ed O’Keefe, Weijia Jiang and Major Garrett have team coverage. Go to story
Mississippi Senate race unresolved in surprisingly competitive contest
The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved Wednesday morning, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Go to story
The biggest races Democrats won in the midterms
Democrats won pivotal races in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and elsewhere. Here are the biggest victories of the 2026 midterms. Go to story
CBS News exit polls show how Democrats won in the midterms
Economic issues helped propel President Trump to victory in 2024, and those same issues dragged down his party in 2026. Go to story
How other countries are reacting to the U.S. election results
Iran says the U.S. election results reflect a rejection of war and Spain’s leader says it’s another sign of a right-wing populist wave falling apart. Go to story
Trump emphasizes,”I wasn’t on the ballot” after Democrats take House, Senate
Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Weijia Jiang shares President Trump’s reaction to the news and Major Garrett analyzes exit poll insights on his presidency. Go to story