3 Nov 2026, 11:04 pm
US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic upset
Annie Andrews and Roy Cooper flip Senate seats in South Carolina and North Carolina, respectively; Amy Acton wins Ohio governor’s raceTrack live results from all 50 statesSenate full report: Democrats aim to retake chamberHouse full report: Democrats poised to flip chamberAs we bring you the latest from around the country, Donald Trump is certainly paying attention. From the White House, the president said that he was tuning into coverage on Fox News.“I can’t…
3 Nov 2026, 11:00 pm
Democrats on path to retake Senate from Republicans after historic wins
Annie Andrews wins in South Carolina, where no Democrat has won Senate election since 1998, while Roy Cooper triumphs in North CarolinaUS midterm elections – live updatesTrack live results from all 50 statesDemocrats are on the path to retaking the US Senate, after a pair of historic victories that indicate voters are ready to hand them back control of Congress’s upper chamber.Roy Cooper has won the Senate election in North Carolina, a swing state that hasn’t…
3 Nov 2026, 10:59 pm
Democrats take the House, as a blue wave builds
The NewsDemocrats have flipped enough Republican-held congressional seats to take control of the House, winning by wide margins in districts President Donald Trump won by double digits two years ago. Democrats have also pulled off victories in competitive Senate races across the South, with Gov. Roy Cooper flipping a seat in North Carolina, and Annie Andrews defeating Darline Graham in South Carolina, taking the seat formerly held by Lindsey Graham. Sen. Jon Ossoff…
3 Nov 2026, 10:58 pm
Democrats projected to win control of U.S. House
Democrats were projected to win control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.
3 Nov 2026, 10:55 pm
Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office
Democratic doctor wins over Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur endorsed by Donald TrumpUS midterm elections – live updatesTrack live results from all 50 statesAmy Acton was elected governor of Ohio on Tuesday – a rare victory for the Democratic party in a state that Donald Trump carried three times.Acton, 60, led Ohio’s health department through the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic. She will become the first woman to serve as Ohio’s governor. Her…
3 Nov 2026, 10:54 pm
Democrat Janelle Stelson wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District
Democrat Janelle Stelson won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Scott Perry.
3 Nov 2026, 10:51 pm
Democrat Benson wins race to succeed Whitmer in Michigan
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) is projected to defeat Republican Rep. John James in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Benson was leading by 11 percentage points — 55 percent to 44 percent — with 31 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ as of 10:45 p.m. EST. Benson,……
3 Nov 2026, 10:51 pm
Deb Haaland wins in New Mexico and will become first female Native American governor
Democratic candidate defeated Republican Gregg Hull, businessman and longtime mayor of Rio RanchoUS midterm elections – live updatesTrack live results from all 50 statesDeb Haaland, the former interior secretary under Joe Biden, has been elected governor of New Mexico and will become the first Native American woman to govern a US state.Haaland, a Democrat, defeated her Republican opponent Gregg Hull, 60, a businessman and the longtime mayor of the city of Rio Ranc…
3 Nov 2026, 10:51 pm
Adam Hamilton flips Senate seat blue in Kansas
Adam Hamilton, a Democrat and pastor, is projected to win the Senate race in Kansas, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), all but ensuring a Senate majority for his party. Hamilton will unseat incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R) and flip a seat that was once expected to be safe for the GOP. He will be the……
3 Nov 2026, 10:50 pm
‘Buckle up’: A defiant White House pins blame elsewhere
The NewsThe White House began Tuesday night with cautious optimism. As Democrats started racking up victories, President Donald Trump’s advisers grew more candid — and defiant.Trump spent the weeks before the midterms traveling across the country, hosting 30 events across 20 states in just over a month as he urged voters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot.” What resulted was a midterm repudiation of Republicans that, as election night wore on, some in the…
3 Nov 2026, 10:50 pm
Millions of bogong moths are blanketing our cities and they are still endangered
Ken Griffiths/GettyIn recent weeks, people across Australia have found fluttering bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) in their homes, cars and even bedrooms. These insects have embarked on their annual migration from breeding grounds across southern Australia to the cool caves of the Australian alps. For entomologists, or insect scientists, like myself who have studied these moths for years, it’s been a hopeful sight. But it hasn’t changed the fact bogong moths rema…
3 Nov 2026, 10:49 pm
Democrat Paige Cognetti wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District
She campaigned as an independent-minded Democrat and corruption-fighting city leader.
3 Nov 2026, 10:46 pm
Trump Comments on the Midterm Election Results
President Trump on Truth Social:  “I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”…
3 Nov 2026, 10:45 pm
Figures defends redrawn Alabama House seat in major victory for Democrats 
Alabama Rep. Shomari Figures (D) is projected to win a second term on Capitol Hill in a major blow to the GOP, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).  Figures defeated GOP state Rep. Rhett Marques for the red-leaning 2nd District seat in the Montgomery, Ala., area. Marques was the favorite to win after the Supreme……
3 Nov 2026, 10:45 pm
WATCH: Republican Byron Donalds speaks after winning election for governor in Florida
Donalds, who will become the nation's first elected Black Republican governor, fended off David Jolly, a former Republican congressman who switched parties and ran a centrist campaign.
3 Nov 2026, 10:44 pm
Democrats in House poised to investigate the Trump Administration, taking up a long-standing power GOP-led Congress ignored for the past two years
Under Democratic control, the House is likely to exercise its oversight powers. AP Photo/Andrew HarnikOversight is coming for the Trump administration. That’s been the message of congressional Democrats throughout the closing days of the 2026 midterm campaign. Now that the party’s candidates have reportedly won control of the House of Representatives, that campaign promise is likely to be carried out. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin told The New York Times in late…
3 Nov 2026, 10:44 pm
Former local news anchor Stelson unseats Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th District
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), an ally to President Trump, is projected to lose to Democratic opponent Janelle Stelson to flip Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District to blue, according to The Hill’s election partner Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Perry has held the seat since 2018. Now, Stelson has flipped one of the most highly contested seats in……
3 Nov 2026, 10:44 pm
Democrat Don Leonard flips GOP-held Ohio House seat
Democrat Don Leonard is projected to win Ohio’s 15th District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Leonard defeated incumbent Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio), delivering Democrats a pickup in a district Republicans have held for more than a decade. DDHQ projected that Leonard beat Carey by almost 8 percentage points with 91 percent of ballots cast……
3 Nov 2026, 10:39 pm
Acton defeats Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race
Ramaswamy put $4 million behind an ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother calling the Democrat “a liar,” though Acton described a childhood of abuse that culminated in rape charges against her late stepfather.
3 Nov 2026, 10:38 pm
Democrat Bob Brooks wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District
Brooks, who worked as a firefighter and union leader, concentrated on his blue-collar background, saying he understood the affordability issues facing voters in the Lehigh Valley battleground district.
3 Nov 2026, 10:38 pm
Photonic chip separates three modes of mixed light to reveal hidden details in imaging
Researchers at Stanford University and collaborating institutions have developed a photonic chip that can separate partially coherent light into distinct, mutually incoherent beams, potentially helping cameras, microscopes and telescopes capture information that conventional imaging can miss. The fingernail-sized device uses a network of light-processing components and an optimisation algorithm to identify and physically separate the underlying coherence modes wi…
3 Nov 2026, 10:38 pm
Deb Haaland wins New Mexico governor’s race 
Democrat Deb Haaland is projected to defeat her Republican opponent Gregg Hull in New Mexico’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Haaland, who served as Interior secretary under former President Biden, will become the first Native American woman to serve as governor of a U.S. state. She previously made history as one of……
3 Nov 2026, 10:38 pm
Hannity: Election results would have been ‘100 percent’ different without Iran war
Fox News host Sean Hannity conceded the U.S. war with Iran was a major factor driving the GOP’s sweeping losses in this week’s midterm elections. “I think 100 percent, I don’t think there’s any doubt about it,” Hannity said when asked by Fox anchor Bret Baier if the Iran war had not been top of……
3 Nov 2026, 10:37 pm
Democrat Zach Dembo wins election to U.S. House in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District
Democrat Zach Dembo won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, defeating Republican Ralph Alvarado.
3 Nov 2026, 10:35 pm
Cotton wins third term in Senate for Arkansas
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) won his reelection campaign in Arkansas, securing a third term in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ.  The outcome comes after many polls predicted Cotton would overcome his opponent, Democrat Hallie Shoffner.  One poll from Hendrix College did turn some heads after it put Shoffner ahead in the deep-red state, but……
3 Nov 2026, 10:35 pm
Acton defeats Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
Democrat Amy Acton is projected to flip the Ohio governor’s mansion, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), after a controversial ad from Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy roiled the closing days of the race.  Acton was leading by 4 percentage points — 50 percent to 46 percent — with 76 percent of the vote reported by……
3 Nov 2026, 10:34 pm
Anthony Zurcher: Democrats surge deep into Republican territory with historic wins
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.
3 Nov 2026, 10:33 pm
First full-scale X-BAT combat drone prototype packs 2,000-mile range, vertical flight
Shield AI has completed the first full-scale prototype of its X-BAT autonomous combat aircraft, bringing its ambitious runway-independent fighter concept closer to flight testing. The aircraft uses a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) configuration that could allow U.S. forces to launch combat drones without conventional runways. Its design targets operations from naval vessels, remote islands, and other locations with limited infrastructure. Designated X-BAT 00…
3 Nov 2026, 10:33 pm
Pingree wins Maine governor’s race
Former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree (D) was projected to defeat Republican Bobby Charles in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), with Pingree securing a third consecutive term for Democrats.  Pingree will succeed outgoing Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who is term limited. She faced Charles, a former George W. Bush administration……
3 Nov 2026, 10:32 pm
Taylor ousts Wittman from Virginia’s 1st District in Democratic win
Democrat Shannon Taylor, a longtime Virginia prosecutor, is projected to unseat Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, with Taylor ousting a Republican incumbent who has held the seat for nearly two decades. Taylor, the commonwealth’s attorney for Henrico County, defeated the 10-term incumbent in a district that……
3 Nov 2026, 10:30 pm
Duffy’s son-in-law wins Wisconsin House seat
Michael Alfonso (R), the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is projected to win Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The 26-year-old is set to be the youngest member of Congress, succeeding outgoing Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), who placed a gubernatorial bid this midterm cycle.  Alfonso faced off against Fred Clark, a……
3 Nov 2026, 10:29 pm
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George wins D.C. mayoral election
Janeese Lewis George joins a small group of democratic socialist municipal leaders.
3 Nov 2026, 10:28 pm
Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, beating Paxton in blow to Trump
It's a huge moment for Democrats, both because it finally notches the party a big victory in a state key to presidential elections, and because it edges them closer to winning a Senate majority.
3 Nov 2026, 10:27 pm
US military could get battlefield speed edge from Raytheon’s new optical processor
Raytheon is developing a new type of processor that could help US military systems recognize incoming threats faster. The technology uses light to handle data processing, potentially removing a major bottleneck in today’s electronic systems. The defense contractor secured a Phase 1 award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for its work. The effort falls under DARPA’s Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectiv…
3 Nov 2026, 10:27 pm
Vasquez defends New Mexico House seat
Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D) fended off a tough challenge in New Mexico’s 2nd District on Tuesday, securing a third term and frustrating Republicans who have seen the seat as a top pick-up opportunity for several cycles, Decision Desk HQ projects. Vasquez defeated GOP challenger Greg Cunningham, a Marine veteran and retired Albuquerque police detective who……
3 Nov 2026, 10:26 pm
Brooks projected to defeat Mackenzie in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District
(WPHL) -- Democrat Bob Brooks was projected to defeat Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie on Tuesday in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. Mackenzie conceded in the race a little after 10 p.m., and Brooks claimed victory. The Lehigh Valley-based district was among the closely watched congressional races in Pennsylvania. Brooks' victory unseats the incumbent Republican and gives [...]…
3 Nov 2026, 10:25 pm
Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia holding Senate seat for Democrats
Jon Ossoff has been reelected to the Senate in Georgia holding on to a key seat for the Democrats.
3 Nov 2026, 10:24 pm
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
President Trump handpicked Darline Graham to take over the seat held by her brother, influential Senator Lindsey Graham, after his death.
3 Nov 2026, 10:24 pm
Democrats poised to flip House in midterm elections after two turbulent years of Trump
Victory for party comes despite unusual and aggressive efforts by Republicans to redraw congressional districtsUS midterm elections – live updatesTrack live results from all 50 statesDemocrats are winning competitive House races as well as ones in solid Republican districts and are expected to flip the US House of Representatives after two tumultuous years of Donald Trump’s second presidency. A change in House control would give Democrats a perch to conduct robu…
3 Nov 2026, 10:24 pm
Crowley wins Wisconsin governor’s race to succeed Evers
Democrat David Crowley is projected to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in the Wisconsin governor’s race, according to The Hill’s partner Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Crowley was leading 54 percent to 46 percent with 63 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ as of 10:20 p.m. EST. Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, will fill the……
3 Nov 2026, 10:23 pm
Democrats Win House, Poised to Take Senate
In an outcome seen as a backlash to President Donald Trump, Democrats were projected as easily capturing a majority of seats in the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. Control of the Senate was still too close to call heading into the evening hours Tuesday, but Democratic candidates were leading in battleground contests. […]…
3 Nov 2026, 10:22 pm
Democrats flip New Jersey House seat held by Republican Tom Kean
Democrat Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, on Tuesday defeated two-term Rep. Tom Kean, who missed four months of votes in Washington this year as he underwent treatment for depression, a diagnosis he did not disclose until his return.
3 Nov 2026, 10:21 pm
Escaped Tennessee inmate arrested in Missouri, ending nine-day manhunt
A multistate manhunt for a Tennessee inmate serving a life sentence for murder who escaped prison nine days ago ended Tuesday.
3 Nov 2026, 10:21 pm
Democrat Roy Cooper celebrates flipping North Carolina Senate seat
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper celebrated his Senate victory in Raleigh…
3 Nov 2026, 10:20 pm
Robert White wins DC’s non-voting House seat
D.C. City Council Member Robert White is projected to win the race to be the District’s next delegate to the House of Representatives, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). White will take over for longtime Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) as a non-voting delegate in the House. He beat Republican Denise Rosado and Green Party……
3 Nov 2026, 10:20 pm
Houses of Parliament could face 'Notre Dame-style fire' as renovation costs skyrocket
The Palace of Westminster risks a "Notre Dame-style fire" if MPs fail to address the need for urgent refurbishments, a parliamentary committee has warned. According to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), The King could be plunged into darkness during the Houses of Parliament’s grand state opening in future if delays to a costly renovation programme are not resolved. The group says the risk of a "catastrophic event" that causes injury in Westminster or hampers the…
3 Nov 2026, 10:18 pm
Weiser wins Colorado governor race, succeeding Polis
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) will win his election to be the state’s next governor, Decision Desk HQ projects.  Weiser’s victory seemed all but assured in the Democratic stronghold against Republican Victor Marx, a ministry leader. Weiser will succeed outgoing Gov. Jared Polis (D), who is term-limited.  With nearly half of the ballots counted, Weiser……
3 Nov 2026, 10:17 pm
Democrats hold Arizona governor’s mansion with Hobbs win
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) is projected to maintain the purple state’s gubernatorial mansion, per Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).  The Democrat fended off a challenge from Republican Rep. Andy Biggs (Ariz.) to clinch a second term leading the Grand Canyon State. She led her opponent in the polls heading into Election Day, with DDHQ and……
3 Nov 2026, 10:16 pm
Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat held by Republicans since 1998
Andrews ran a campaign on healthcare affordability and beat Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham to winUS midterm elections – live updatesTrack live results from all 50 statesDemocrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician who campaigned on healthcare affordability, has won the race for US Senate in South Carolina, making her the first Democrat to represent the state in the Senate for over a quarter century.Andrews had faced an uphill battle in what has been seen as a…
3 Nov 2026, 10:16 pm
Talarico turns Texas blue in historic win for Democrats
Democrat James Talarico is projected to win a Senate seat in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton and delivering his party their first big Lone Star state win in decades, according to a projection by Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). It’s a huge moment for Democrats, both because it finally notches the party a big victory in……
3 Nov 2026, 10:16 pm
Live updates: Talarico, Hamilton, Andrews win Senate seats as Dems near majority, Democrats take control of House
Democrats seized control of the U.S. House, according to Decision Desk HQ’s projection, flipping the chamber after four years in the minority. Democrat Zach Dembo is projected to win Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, flipping a Republican-held seat in a major pickup for the party en route to securing the House. In the Lone Star State,……
3 Nov 2026, 10:16 pm
JoAnna Mendoza wins Arizona House seat, flipping key district for Dems
Democrat JoAnna Mendoza is the projected winner of Arizona’s heavily contested 6th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R), according to Decision Desk HQ. Ahead of Election Day, Ciscomani’s seat was considered one of Democrats’ most competitive races in their quest to flip control of the House. The party needs a net gain of……
3 Nov 2026, 10:16 pm
EU urges action as Germany, Romania and UK report supermarket cyberattacks
EU says supermarket hacks in at least 11 countries are 'not isolated', but a Romanian official suspects no state actor.
3 Nov 2026, 10:13 pm
White House blames bad GOP candidates as poor results come in for Republicans
A White House official described the mood inside of the White House as “defiant.”…
3 Nov 2026, 10:10 pm
Kathy Jennings wins third term as Delaware attorney general
Incumbent Kathy Jennings won a third term as Delaware’s attorney general Tuesday, easily defeating Republican non-lawyer David Graham. The Associated Press declared Jennings the winner, calling the race at 10:01 p.m. She currently has about 64.5% of the vote, with about 82% of the ballots counted. Delaware’s attorney general is the state government’s chief law enforcement official and serves a four-year term. The office prosecutes all felonies and almost all m…
3 Nov 2026, 10:09 pm
Josh Shapiro projected to be reelected governor of Pennsylvania
ABC News projects Josh Shapiro will be re-elected as governor of Pennsylvania.
3 Nov 2026, 10:09 pm
Maryland voters pass Democratic-backed redistricting amendment
A constitutional amendment passed Tuesday could pave the way for Democratic lawmakers to redraw Maryland's congressional districts ahead of the 2028 election.
3 Nov 2026, 10:09 pm
Person seriously hurt after North Philadelphia crash
A person was critically hurt after getting struck by a vehicle in North Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Officers were investigating the crash around a crosswalk at Broad and Oxford streets, and investigators told NBC10 that a pedestrian was critically hurt in the crash. It was not immediately clear what vehicles were involved. Traffic was still backed up in the area due to the active crime scene as of 10 p.m.
3 Nov 2026, 10:08 pm
Democrats projected to flip South Carolina, North Carolina as Senate election results roll in
As Americans vote Tuesday to decide control of the U.S. Congress, many eyes are on a handful of key Senate races that could decide its future.
3 Nov 2026, 10:08 pm
Sen. Mike Rounds wins reelection in South Dakota
GOP Sen. Mike Rounds is projected to win reelection in South Dakota’s Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Rounds was expected to defeat his opponent, Democrat-turned-Independent Brian Bengs, in the reliably Republican state. Bengs was not well-funded, and a previous Democratic challenger withdrew in August.  The incumbent, 72, has served in the Senate……
3 Nov 2026, 10:08 pm
Moore wins Alabama Senate race to succeed Tuberville
Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) is projected to win the race to succeed Alabama GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville, according to Decision Desk HQ. Tuberville, a former college football coach, decided to exit the upper chamber after one term to run for Alabama governor. The result is also a victory for President Trump, who backed Moore in……
3 Nov 2026, 10:08 pm
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3 Nov 2026, 10:08 pm
Anthropic uses cryptography to verify model outputs without exposing weights
Anthropic has unveiled FlashProve, an open-source cryptographic system designed to verify whether an AI model actually generated a response without revealing its proprietary weights. The technology could help users, independent auditors and regulators confirm that providers are running the models they claim to serve. The system uses zero-knowledge cryptography to generate mathematical proofs that a specific model produced given output tokens in response to a part…
3 Nov 2026, 10:08 pm
Socialist Janeese Lewis George Easily Wins D.C.'s Mayoral Election
The votes are still being counted, but news outlets have already called the D.C. mayor's race for Councilmember Janeese Lewis George. In the overwhelmingly liberal city, it's been treated as a foregone conclusion that the Democratic nominee would easily win the election to replace three-term retiring incumbent Muriel Bowser. It's no surprise then that, with 72 percent of the vote counted, Lewis George is leading with 84 percent of the vote. The question now is how L…
3 Nov 2026, 10:06 pm
Byron Donalds Net Worth: Trump's Pick and Florida's First Black Governor-Elect Reported Just $89K Despite $1M in Assets
Byron Donalds, the Trump-backed Republican who won Florida's gubernatorial election on Tuesday, 3 November, reported a net worth of just $89,103 (about £67,000) in a financial disclosure filed with the state in June 2026. The same form listed more than $1 million (£750,000) in assets. Related Articles Donald Trump Got Roasted Online After Bragging About a Fake 99% Approval RatingVote Republican or Miss Out? Trump Links Federal Help, Disaster Aid and Veterans Money…
3 Nov 2026, 10:04 pm
AP Voter Poll: How key demographic groups voted in the 2026 midterms
The poll, an expansive survey of about 80,000 voters in all 50 states, suggests young voters were less likely to back House Republicans this year than they were to support Trump in 2024.
3 Nov 2026, 10:04 pm
Former House Democrat wins Utah election to return to Capitol Hill
Former Rep. Ben McAdams (D) is projected to win the race to represent Utah’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ.  The Democrat defeated Republican nominee Riley Owen in the election to replace GOP Rep. Blake Moore, who opted to run in the state’s 2nd District after his seat was redrawn in Democrats’ favor.……
3 Nov 2026, 10:04 pm
Gonzalez defends battleground House seat in Texas
Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez is projected to win reelection in Texas’s 34th District, defeating GOP challenger Eric Flores to defend the battleground seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. The South Texas lawmaker was first elected to the House in 2016, serving three terms representing Texas’s 15th District before winning the 2022 race for the state’s……
3 Nov 2026, 10:03 pm
Darline Graham falls to Democrat Annie Andrews in stunning Senate GOP defeat
President Trump picked Graham to succeed her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham.
3 Nov 2026, 10:02 pm
A Few Early Thoughts on the Blue Tsunami
Polls are still open across much of the country, but the scale of the Democratic victories tonight has already become clear. What looked like a blue wave in the final weeks of polling is beginning to look more like a tsunami. Read the rest of this columnTalking Points is my analysis of the political landscape, written only for Political Wire members.Talking Points analysisNo ads on any pageTrending News, the Polling Dashboard and the Political CalendarInside Electi…
3 Nov 2026, 10:02 pm
Rep. Glenn Thompson Wins 10th Term in PA 15th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Howard, has won reelection for a 10th term, defeating Democratic challenger Ray Bilger for Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District in Tuesday's midterm elections. The Associated Press called the race at 9:28 p.m. Thompson had 65.7% of the vote as of 10 p.m. Among Centre County voters, Bilger had 55.2% of the vote with 62% of ballots counted. Pennsylvania’s sprawling 15th Congressional District includes all of Centre, A…
3 Nov 2026, 10:01 pm
Alan Wilson wins South Carolina governor’s race
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) is projected to defeat Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson in the state’s governor’s race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Wilson, who has served as the Palmetto State’s top prosecutor since 2011, will succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster (R), extending the GOP’s control of the governor’s mansion. Wilson……
3 Nov 2026, 10:00 pm
Gov. Josh Shapiro cruises to win as Democrats vie for party's first state trifecta since 1993
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro faces Republican state treasurer Stacy Garrity in Tuesday's gubernatorial election. Democrats hope Shapiro's popularity will lift the party's down-ballot candidates in the state.
3 Nov 2026, 10:00 pm
Cat Feeder Ensures Fed Cats
Automatic cat feeders are a dime a dozen, largely because this is an easy problem to solve. Dry cat food is easy for machines to manipulate, and the electronics needed to accomplish the task to a bare minimum are plentiful and inexpensive. But just doling out food is only easy part of the problem. [Jason] wanted to make sure that his cats actually ate once the food was dispensed so he added a few extra features to this cat feeder. The main addition to this feeder co…
3 Nov 2026, 10:00 pm
Sand flips Iowa governor’s mansion in major win for Democrats
Democrat Rob Sand is projected to win the race for Iowa governor, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Despite the state heavily favoring Republicans in recent years — President Trump won Iowa by more than 13 percentage points in 2024 — Sand was leading his GOP opponent, Zach Lahn, in the polls ahead of Election……
3 Nov 2026, 10:00 pm
10 p.m. – Nevada and the Mountain West
Polls have closed in Nevada, Montana and Utah, along with portions of Idaho and Oregon. Key races to watch: Nevada Governor: Joe Lombardo (R) vs. Aaron Ford (D). Nevada House races: Competitive seats that contribute to the national House picture. MT-01: A competitive House district in western Montana. Montana Senate: A three-way contest involving Kurt Alme (R), Alani Bankhead (D) and independent Seth Bodnar. What to watch: Clark County, Nevada, home to Las Vegas a…
3 Nov 2026, 9:57 pm
Chris Pappas Becomes First Openly Gay Man Elected to Senate
Elsewhere in history-making results from the 2026 midterms, Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor, with her win in Georgia.
3 Nov 2026, 9:57 pm
Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats Republican incumbent in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District
Democrat Rebecca Bennett has defeated incumbent Republican Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race at 9:48. Unofficial results show Bennett with a lead of more than 20 percentage points over Kean. The 7th District race has been closely watched for its potential impact on the fight for party control of the lower chamber of Congress. Bennett, who served 15 years in the military as a Navy helicopter and experiment…
3 Nov 2026, 9:56 pm
Democrats flip Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District
Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), a pickup for Democrats in a key battleground district. Powell was leading Republican Brinker Harding by 20 percentage points — 59 percent to 39 percent — with 71 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ……
3 Nov 2026, 9:56 pm
Abortion rights amendment passes in Virginia
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Voters have approved a ballot measure that creates a "fundamental right to reproductive freedom" in the Virginia Constitution. The amendment passed Tuesday ensures abortions can occur during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. It allows government regulations during the third trimester while still ensuring that abortions can be carried out to protect the li…
3 Nov 2026, 9:54 pm
Luria defeats Kiggans in rematch for Virginia House seat
Former Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) is projected to beat GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).  The two last faced off in 2024, when Kiggans challenged the Democratic representative for the seat she had held for two terms.  DDHQ projected that Luria defeated Kiggans by 6 percentage……
3 Nov 2026, 9:53 pm
False accusations and unverified claims quickly spread about Election Day voting
Election Day was barely underway before misinformation about voting irregularities surfaced online. Election officials reported voting problems in parts of the United States but there were no verified examples of malfeasance in the hours before polls closed across the country.
3 Nov 2026, 9:52 pm
WATCH: Democrat Chris Pappas speaks after winning New Hampshire Senate seat
Pappas, a four-term House member, said his U.S. Senate victory is proof that Washington needs a "new generation at the table to fix things."…
3 Nov 2026, 9:52 pm
Democrat J.D. Ford beats Spartz in major upset for Indiana House seat
Democrat J.D. Ford is projected to beat Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), who represents a district President Trump won by 17 points in 2024, for a Republican-favored House seat, according to Decision Desk HQ.   Ford, a state senator, ousted the Indiana Republican in the state’s 5th Congressional District, located northwest of Indianapolis. Ford’s victory shocked……
3 Nov 2026, 9:50 pm
Bennett ousts Kean Jr. in battleground New Jersey House race
Former healthcare executive Rebecca Bennett will defeat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R) in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, capitalizing on what many Democrats viewed as a key flip opportunity, Decision Desk HQ projects.  Bennett led Kean 60.3 percent to 38.3 percent with 76 percent of the vote reported, according to DDHQ as of 9:46 p.m.……
3 Nov 2026, 9:50 pm
Kathy Hochul’s Win in New York Assures a Hollywood Home for Years to Come
The pro-entertainment governor coasted to victory. Producers (if not California officials) should feel elated.
3 Nov 2026, 9:50 pm
Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins Oklahoma governor's race
President Trump endorsed Mazzei ahead of the runoff, while Drummond campaigned on his record as attorney general and sought to appeal to Trump's supporters.
3 Nov 2026, 9:49 pm
Kathy Jennings projected winner for reelection as Del. attorney general
Democratic incumbent Kathy Jennings has won reelection as Delaware’s attorney general, defeating Republican challenger David Graham. DE – Attorney General 90.2% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk Projected Winner Kathy Jennings 64.3% 223,010 David Graham 35.7%…
3 Nov 2026, 9:49 pm
Trump Jokes He Could Replace Netanyahu as Israeli Prime Minister if Americans Tire of Him
Donald Trump joked that he would move to Israel and become its prime minister if Americans grew tired of him during a telephone interview in which he claimed to have a 99% approval rating in the country. The US president made the remark while discussing US military assistance to Israel and his standing among Israelis. Related Articles Netanyahu Calls Trump Daily to Pressure Him to Nuke Iran; Decision Could Come by November 7, Tucker Carlson ClaimsLikud Claims Israel…
3 Nov 2026, 9:44 pm
Boy Who Murdered Girlfriend, 14, Searched How Long Bodies Take to 'Come Apart in Water' After Pregnancy Fears
A boy convicted of murdering his 14-year-old girlfriend searched online about a body breaking apart in water around the time she disappeared, jurors heard. Prosecutors alleged that Raymond Wright Jr strangled Samantha Humphrey after an argument over a possible pregnancy and disposed of her body in the Mohawk River. Related Articles California PhD Student Shook and Dropped Friend's Baby to Death, Admitted Urges to Hurt Children, Gets 35–80 YearsQueens Man Charged W…
3 Nov 2026, 9:40 pm
Election 2026: Sen. Booker wins third full term in N.J. and two local U.S. House races to watch
Pennsylvania and New Jersey have high-stakes races in the 2026 midterms. Sen. Cory Booker won a third term, and two Republican incumbents in the region are facing tough tests from Democrats for U.S. House seats.
3 Nov 2026, 9:37 pm
Democrat Bob Brooks flips Pennsylvania House seat
Democrat Bob Brooks is projected to defeat incumbent GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie to flip Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, according to The Hill’s partner Decision Desk HQ. With 19 percent of precincts reporting, Brooks is leading 65 percent to 34.9 percent. Brooks ousted Mackenzie after only one term in the House and will flip the district……
3 Nov 2026, 9:36 pm
Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Seven flights across Europe were targeted by suspected bomb threats.
3 Nov 2026, 9:35 pm
Luján wins second term as New Mexico senator
New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D) is projected to win a second term in the upper chamber, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Luján defeated Republican Larry Marker in the blue state. The incumbent previously served in the House, representing the state’s 3rd District from 2009-21. He also chaired the House Democrats’ campaign arm for four……
3 Nov 2026, 9:34 pm
North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward the sea, South Korea says
The latest launch comes a day after North Korea denied involvement in the recent cryptocurrency heist at Binance.