LA County Legislative Races Hold Steady After Election Night
LA County Legislative Races Hold Steady After Election Night Partial returns show little change in Los Angeles County’s legislative races, with close contests in several Senate and Assembly districts. Certification deadlines remain in early…
Democrats take House and Senate in historic midterm win
NBC News projects Democrats have won control of the House and Senate in the midterms. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles looks at some of the historic wins in states like Texas and Michigan along with Republican reaction. Go to story
New Mexico’s Deb Haaland on making history as first Native American woman elected governor
The election led to several historic firsts. In New Hampshire, Chris Pappas became the first openly gay man to be elected to the Senate. In Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the first Black woman governor. And in New Mexico, Deb Haaland will make…
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. Go to story
Senate races in Mississippi, Alaska could take a while to determine
One day after Election Day, the Alaska and Mississippi races were outstanding and may not be announced for days or weeks. 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…
Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is aiming to widen the Republican majority on the Federal Communications Commission before Democrats take over control of the Senate in January 2027. Just before the Republicans’ midterm loss, Cruz yesterday announced a…
Mississippi Senate race heads to an extended vote count and possible ballot battle
The Mississippi Senate race may take days to resolve, as Democrat Scott Colom leads GOP Sen. Go to story
Six Democrats Survive Midterms After Voting For ICE Funding
Six Democrats Survive Midterms After Voting For ICE Funding Six Democratic representatives retained their seats after backing DHS bills including ICE money, as party controls House and Senate. Results highlight voter tolerance for compromise on essential…
Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate
In a nationwide romp, Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising places in between, as voters rejected the president’s party for the promise of something different for the country. Go to story