Steve Kornacki analyzes midterm election results live all night long
Follow NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki on camera and behind-the-scenes as he breaks down real-time vote tallies for the 2026 midterm elections. Go to story
Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House
Democrats in Texas took control of the state House after historic wins for governor and U.S. Senate, part of a series of sweeping gains nationwide in Tuesday’s elections that shifted the balance of power across several battleground and…
U.S. stocks surge, and the Dow soars 1,500 points as Brent oil’s price drops below $95 per barrel
U.S. stocks are soaring Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections. Go to story
How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to AP Voter Poll
After more than a decade with Donald Trump at the epicenter of U.S. politics, most voters appear exhausted and exasperated by him, according to The AP Voter Poll, a survey of midterm voters in all 50 states. Go to story
Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton
The odds were in Becerra’s favor as a Democrat running in a state that hasn’t elected a Republican statewide in 20 years. Go to story
Why science is on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections
From Medicare for All to research grants, science-driven issues are playing a role in the midterm elections Go to Story