Gina Hinojosa pulls off stunning upset to become Texas' first Latina governor
The Democratic state legislator challenged Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, who was running for a fourth term.
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Election 2026
The 2026 midterm elections in November will decide which party controls Congress and many state governments. From key issues and governor’s races to competitive U.S. House and Senate seats, here’s what to watch.
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In Minnesota and New Mexico, midterms usher in historic representation for Native women
Democrat Deb Haaland will be the country's first Native woman governor, and Democrat Peggy Flanagan is set to become the first Native woman to secure a U.S. Senate seat.
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Ohio backs Democrat Amy Acton as first elected woman governor
For months, the ugly battle between Acton and her opponent Vivek Ramaswamy was notably personal.
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James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat in race focused on masculinity and anti-trans attacks
With his defeat of Ken Paxton, Talarico becomes the first Democrat to win a statewide race in Texas since 1994.
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Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat
The pediatrician won an unusually tight race in the deep red state that has had a Republican trifecta for over two decades.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms to become the nation’s first Black woman governor
The race was among the most competitive of the cycle in a state that helped elect President Donald Trump just two years ago.
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Democrats win Senate control as women and LGBTQ+ candidates make history
The midterms reshaped the face of an institution dominated by older White men and often likened to a country club.
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Sen. Ashley Moody defeats Angie Nixon in Florida Senate race
The race grew more competitive than expected in MAGA-fied Florida.
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Chris Pappas will be the first out gay man in the U.S. Senate
Pappas’ win in New Hampshire makes LGBTQ+ history and protects a vulnerable seat for Democrats.
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