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Ecstatic scenes and historic moments: What's happened so far in the midterms
Vote counting in this year's midterm elections is under way in the US and early results show gains for the Democrats.
Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa
Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters
The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver.
Democrat David Crowley will be Wisconsin's first Black governor
Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in a campaign that focused on "lowering costs for working families" and bringing more jobs to Wisconsin.
Adam Hamilton becomes the first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly a century
Democrat Adam Hamilton beat Sen. Roger Marshall, a fierce loyalist to President Trump, per a race call by the Associated Press.
Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have re-imposed an abortion ban
Missouri voters defeated a measure that would have banned abortion just two years after voters legalized abortion in another vote. Voters in Missouri legalized abortion two years …
Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott
Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor.
Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, ending GOP control of the office
Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand stressed affordability and often talked about how his Christian faith guides him.
Missouri voters turn down a Republican-backed congressional map
Missouri voters have denied a Republican-backed congressional map that wound its way through the courts before ultimately ending up on the state's ballot.
Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race
Democratic former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has won back a seat on Capitol Hill, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted after a close and expensive battle, according to a ra…
Former Trump aide says Republicans should've focused more on issues voters care about
NPR's Juana Summers talks with former Trump aide Sonny Joy Nelson about where some GOP candidates fell short tonight.
Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat
Democrat James Talarico has won the Senate seat in Texas, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
Ohio elects Amy Acton first woman governor
Democrat Amy Acton beat biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican backed by President Trump, in a race marked in the final weeks by a Ramaswamy attack ad that drew nation…
Sarah Smith on Democrats flipping the House of Representatives
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith delivers the news: Democrats are projected to flip the House of Representatives from a Republican majority to a Democratic one.
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.
Anthony Zurcher: Democrats eye sweeping gains and reshaping of political map
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.
Tens of millions cast ballots for midterms despite worries of Trump's interference
Across the country, tens of millions of voters made their voices heard at the ballot box with no major disruptions from interference by the Trump administration.
Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress
The 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.
Democrat Roy Cooper flips key North Carolina Senate seat from Republicans
It's the first time the state has elected a Democratic senator since 2008.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats' power lies in their unity
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the legacy of the Democratic Party.
Georgia elects the nation's first Black female governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.
Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt
Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.
Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida
Donalds, who was backed early by President Trump, will become the state's first Black governor.
'I am ready to fight' - Senator-elect Chris Pappas celebrates New Hampshire win
The Democratic candidate has won the state's open seat, making history as the first openly-gay man elected to the Senate.