Democrats capitalized on President Donald Trump’s historic unpopularity Tuesday, flipping control of both the House and Senate in a resounding and historic midterm victory, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.

Only twice in the last 50 years had control of both chambers changed in the same cycle.

The exact sizes of the Democrats’ majorities are still yet to be determined as the final election results are counted. But Democrats appear set to have some room for error in both chambers.

History was also made in some gubernatorial races on Tuesday. Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms will become the first Black female governor in US history, CNN projects. US Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican, is projected to become the first Black governor of Florida. And Gina Hinojosa is projected to become the first Latina governor of Texas.

A supporter takes a selfie as Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks in Atlanta on Tuesday. Bottoms will win her race and become the first Black female governor in US history, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793758547078%26post-id%3Dcmw1hh25p00083b75hsk8ej7c">CNN’s Decision Desk projects</a>. The former Atlanta major also will make Georgia history as the first African American and the first woman elected to the role.
A supporter takes a selfie as Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks in Atlanta on Tuesday. Bottoms will win her race and become the first Black female governor in US history, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. The former Atlanta major also will make Georgia history as the first African American and the first woman elected to the role.
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Margaux Ochoa wears earrings that show her support for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa at an election night event in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday. Hinojosa will become the first Latina governor of Texas, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793765417850%26post-id%3Dcmw1lbn6y000r3b6tvlebhg5g">CNN’s Decision Desk projects</a>, ending a Republican hold on the seat that lasted over three decades.
Margaux Ochoa wears earrings that show her support for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa at an election night event in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday. Hinojosa will become the first Latina governor of Texas, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, ending a Republican hold on the seat that lasted over three decades.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, speaks to supporters at his election night party in Detroit. When he took the stage at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, his race was still too close to call. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Felections%2F2026%2Fresults%2Fmichigan">CNN later projected</a> El-Sayed as the winner.
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, speaks to supporters at his election night party in Detroit. When he took the stage at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, his race was still too close to call. CNN later projected El-Sayed as the winner.
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People in Austin, Texas, celebrate at an election night event for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa.
People in Austin, Texas, celebrate at an election night event for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa.
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Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton hugs his wife, LaVon, during an election night event in Overland Park, Kansas. Hamilton will win his race, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Fpost-id%3Dcmw1lpul2001c3b753f9ghr7l">CNN projects</a>, becoming the first Democratic senator from the state in 94 years.
Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton hugs his wife, LaVon, during an election night event in Overland Park, Kansas. Hamilton will win his race, CNN projects, becoming the first Democratic senator from the state in 94 years.
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Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper embraces supporters at his election night watch party in Raleigh, North Carolina. Cooper will win his race, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793755960914%26post-id%3Dcmw1fq7yw000m3b74hbhfw5dl">CNN projects</a>, defeating Republican Michael Whatley for a seat that has long evaded Democrats.
Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper embraces supporters at his election night watch party in Raleigh, North Carolina. Cooper will win his race, CNN projects, defeating Republican Michael Whatley for a seat that has long evaded Democrats.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries encourages people who were volunteering at a phone bank in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. Jeffries will win reelection to the House, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793758283805%26post-id%3Dcmw1hapub00003b6uq79ga52p">CNN’s Decision Desk projects</a>, cementing his eighth term in Congress. He could also become the first Black speaker, as <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793761521058%26post-id%3Dcmw1iwhi500233b6uvxnxhele">CNN has projected that Democrats will win control of the House</a>.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries encourages people who were volunteering at a phone bank in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. Jeffries will win reelection to the House, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, cementing his eighth term in Congress. He could also become the first Black speaker, as CNN has projected that Democrats will win control of the House.
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Supporters and media gather in Sacramento, California, for the election night party of Xavier Becerra. Becerra, the Democratic candidate for governor, will win his race, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793764856754%26post-id%3Dcmw1l21j200073b6t6ogg94yd">CNN projects</a>.
Supporters and media gather in Sacramento, California, for the election night party of Xavier Becerra. Becerra, the Democratic candidate for governor, will win his race, CNN projects.
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People attend an election night watch party at the Grosse Pointe Democratic Club in Detroit.
People attend an election night watch party at the Grosse Pointe Democratic Club in Detroit.
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California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra greets supporters at his victory party in Sacramento.
California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra greets supporters at his victory party in Sacramento.
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US Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Tennessee, embraces her husband, Chuck, at an event in Nashville on Tuesday. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793775152244%26post-id%3Dcmw1r8pfq000r3b6tkwmthgq0">CNN projects her to become the state's first female governor</a>.
US Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Tennessee, embraces her husband, Chuck, at an event in Nashville on Tuesday. CNN projects her to become the state's first female governor.
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US Rep. Byron Donalds embraces his wife, Erika, as they celebrate at an election night event in Hollywood, Florida. Donalds, a Republican, will be Florida’s next governor, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793760275827%26post-id%3Dcmw1hgcuy001y3b6t68ps7urk">CNN’s Decision Desk projects</a>, and will make history as the state’s first Black leader.
US Rep. Byron Donalds embraces his wife, Erika, as they celebrate at an election night event in Hollywood, Florida. Donalds, a Republican, will be Florida’s next governor, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, and will make history as the state’s first Black leader.
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Troy Jackson, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, speaks at his watch party in Portland, Maine. Jackson will defeat longtime Sen. Susan Collins, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793770434804%26post-id%3Dcmw1nyzc7000q3b6tkj7jy2ya">CNN projects</a>. Collins was seeking a sixth term.
Troy Jackson, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, speaks at his watch party in Portland, Maine. Jackson will defeat longtime Sen. Susan Collins, CNN projects. Collins was seeking a sixth term.
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Jackson supporters cheer at his watch party.
Jackson supporters cheer at his watch party.
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Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola walks up to speak at an election night event in Anchorage, Alaska. At the time, her race was still too close to call.
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola walks up to speak at an election night event in Anchorage, Alaska. At the time, her race was still too close to call.
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Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks at his election night watch party in Austin, Texas. Talarico will win his race, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793770697551%26post-id%3Dcmw1l3tbc000g3b6teatgb1tz">CNN’s Decision Desk projects</a>, delivering a stunning defeat to Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Talarico is the first Democrat that Texas has voted to represent the state in 38 years.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks at his election night watch party in Austin, Texas. Talarico will win his race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, delivering a stunning defeat to Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Talarico is the first Democrat that Texas has voted to represent the state in 38 years.
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A supporter of Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley wears an "I voted" sticker at an election night event in Milwaukee. CNN is projecting a win for Crowley, a Democrat.
A supporter of Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley wears an "I voted" sticker at an election night event in Milwaukee. CNN is projecting a win for Crowley, a Democrat.
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People wait for James Talarico to take the stage in Austin, Texas.
People wait for James Talarico to take the stage in Austin, Texas.
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Annie Andrews, a Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina, speaks to supporters in Charleston on Tuesday. “I think we just made some history,” Andrews said. Andrews defeated Sen. Darline Graham, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793763710070%26post-id%3Dcmw1kdhhc002f3b6ubpicuq9g">CNN projects</a>, flipping a seat that Republicans have held for nearly three decades.
Annie Andrews, a Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina, speaks to supporters in Charleston on Tuesday. “I think we just made some history,” Andrews said. Andrews defeated Sen. Darline Graham, CNN projects, flipping a seat that Republicans have held for nearly three decades.
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A technician makes preparations at the election night watch party for Xavier Becerra in Sacramento, California.
A technician makes preparations at the election night watch party for Xavier Becerra in Sacramento, California.
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Liz Graham hugs Heather Hurley at an election night watch party in Detroit after Democrats were projected to win back control of the House.
Liz Graham hugs Heather Hurley at an election night watch party in Detroit after Democrats were projected to win back control of the House.
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People watch election results at a Michigan Democratic Party event in Detroit.
People watch election results at a Michigan Democratic Party event in Detroit.
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Denecia Guzman registers to vote before casting her ballot in Stockton, California, on Tuesday.
Denecia Guzman registers to vote before casting her ballot in Stockton, California, on Tuesday.
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Democratic House candidate Justin Pearson shakes hands with an attendee at an election night event in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time, his race was too close to call.
Democratic House candidate Justin Pearson shakes hands with an attendee at an election night event in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time, his race was too close to call.
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Dr. Theopia Johnson Tate poses for a portrait at the election night event in Atlanta for gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Dr. Theopia Johnson Tate poses for a portrait at the election night event in Atlanta for gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.
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People cheer at James Talarico's election night watch party in Austin, Texas.
People cheer at James Talarico's election night watch party in Austin, Texas.
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US Sen. Jon Ossoff addresses the crowd at his election night event in Atlanta. Ossoff will win reelection, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793753717497%26post-id%3Dcmw1e0pnh00003b6unbglgsff">CNN projects</a>, defending a crucial Democratic seat that Republicans once considered a top pick-up opportunity. "Georgia, you did it," <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793763020509%26post-id%3Dcmw1i6sf000243b6u67dmtzeu">Ossoff said</a> as he thanked voters and painted his win as a rebuke of President Donald Trump.
US Sen. Jon Ossoff addresses the crowd at his election night event in Atlanta. Ossoff will win reelection, CNN projects, defending a crucial Democratic seat that Republicans once considered a top pick-up opportunity. "Georgia, you did it," Ossoff said as he thanked voters and painted his win as a rebuke of President Donald Trump.
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People cast their votes inside the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Manhattan borough of New York.
People cast their votes inside the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Manhattan borough of New York.
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American flags rest on seats ahead of Justin Pearson's watch party in Memphis, Tennessee.
American flags rest on seats ahead of Justin Pearson's watch party in Memphis, Tennessee.
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People vote at the Echo Park Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
People vote at the Echo Park Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
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The son of Michigan Supreme Court Justice Noah Hood stands next to his dad as he speaks at an election night watch party in Detroit.
The son of Michigan Supreme Court Justice Noah Hood stands next to his dad as he speaks at an election night watch party in Detroit.
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People celebrate in Atlanta at the election night watch party of US Sen. Jon Ossoff.
People celebrate in Atlanta at the election night watch party of US Sen. Jon Ossoff.
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People hang out at a watch party in Houston for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
People hang out at a watch party in Houston for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
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Volunteers at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee phone bank call people around the country to remind them to vote Tuesday in Washington, DC.
Volunteers at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee phone bank call people around the country to remind them to vote Tuesday in Washington, DC.
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Sofia Martinez hugs Beth Martinez at the election night watch party for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in Austin, Texas.
Sofia Martinez hugs Beth Martinez at the election night watch party for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in Austin, Texas.
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg poses for a selfie at a Democratic election night party in Detroit.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg poses for a selfie at a Democratic election night party in Detroit.
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People wait to check in to vote in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
People wait to check in to vote in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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A supporter of Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper holds a sign at Cooper's election night watch party in Raleigh, North Carolina.
A supporter of Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper holds a sign at Cooper's election night watch party in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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People vote at a polling station in New York.
People vote at a polling station in New York.
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People wait for Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper to arrive at an election night watch party in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
People wait for Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper to arrive at an election night watch party in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
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Voting decor is seen at a polling location in South Portland, Maine.
Voting decor is seen at a polling location in South Portland, Maine.
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From left, Wren Peterson, Travis Peterson and Tristen Peterson vote at the Hope Retreat Center in Hope, Alaska.
From left, Wren Peterson, Travis Peterson and Tristen Peterson vote at the Hope Retreat Center in Hope, Alaska.
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Ronaldo Salgado places "I voted" stickers on his father's memorial site in Houston on Tuesday. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F07%2F09%2Fus%2Florenzo-salgado-araujo-houston-ice-shooting">was fatally shot in July</a> by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
Ronaldo Salgado places "I voted" stickers on his father's memorial site in Houston on Tuesday. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot in July by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
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An election worker holds a stack of "I voted" stickers at the Grace United Methodist Church in Baltimore.
An election worker holds a stack of "I voted" stickers at the Grace United Methodist Church in Baltimore.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, talks to CNN's Sara Sidner and other reporters while visiting the University of Michigan on Tuesday. El-Sayed would go on to win his race, CNN projects.
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, talks to CNN's Sara Sidner and other reporters while visiting the University of Michigan on Tuesday. El-Sayed would go on to win his race, CNN projects.
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A poll worker takes a photo of Ada Heard after she voted at the Greater Bethel Cathedral in Los Angeles.
A poll worker takes a photo of Ada Heard after she voted at the Greater Bethel Cathedral in Los Angeles.
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An Amish voter leaves the Leacock Township Municipal Building in Intercourse, Pennsylvania.
An Amish voter leaves the Leacock Township Municipal Building in Intercourse, Pennsylvania.
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A poll worker in in Chappaqua, New York, uses a bag containing ballots after scanners were experiencing issues across Westchester County. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F03%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Ft%3D1793743699120%26post-id%3Dcmw13b7lc000m3b6z3qjpl15n">Westchester County voting machines were unable to scan ballots</a> due to a “printer error” in 332 polling locations across more than 40 municipalities, county officials said.
A poll worker in in Chappaqua, New York, uses a bag containing ballots after scanners were experiencing issues across Westchester County. Westchester County voting machines were unable to scan ballots due to a “printer error” in 332 polling locations across more than 40 municipalities, county officials said.
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A poll security worker is reflected in a rain puddle as he waits for voters in Florida City, Florida.
A poll security worker is reflected in a rain puddle as he waits for voters in Florida City, Florida.
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US Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican running for reelection, visits the Fitzpatrick and Peabody Farms Farmstand in Houlton, Maine, on Tuesday. She would lose her race later that day, according to CNN projections.
US Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican running for reelection, visits the Fitzpatrick and Peabody Farms Farmstand in Houlton, Maine, on Tuesday. She would lose her race later that day, according to CNN projections.
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People line up to register and vote at the University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor.
People line up to register and vote at the University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor.
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Children wait while people vote at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia.
Children wait while people vote at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia.
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Troy Jackson, a Democrat running for a US Senate seat in Maine, greets some of his canvassers in Portland on Tuesday. He would go on to win his race, CNN projects.
Troy Jackson, a Democrat running for a US Senate seat in Maine, greets some of his canvassers in Portland on Tuesday. He would go on to win his race, CNN projects.
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Voters cast their ballots at the Park Slope Armory YMCA in New York.
Voters cast their ballots at the Park Slope Armory YMCA in New York.
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Myron Robinson voted in Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, on Tuesday. Robinson, a registered Democrat and a veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm, said he is voting straight Republican in this election. "I’m tired of the Democrats saying Trump isn’t doing his job,” Robinson told CNN. He said he was concerned about Iran and that it was OK to pay a little bit more on gas because of the conflict in the Middle East.
Myron Robinson voted in Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, on Tuesday. Robinson, a registered Democrat and a veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm, said he is voting straight Republican in this election. "I’m tired of the Democrats saying Trump isn’t doing his job,” Robinson told CNN. He said he was concerned about Iran and that it was OK to pay a little bit more on gas because of the conflict in the Middle East.
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Dahnya Ramanujam, a Wayne State student volunteering for the get-out-the vote organization For Michigan, uses chalk to write a message on the university's campus in Detroit.
Dahnya Ramanujam, a Wayne State student volunteering for the get-out-the vote organization For Michigan, uses chalk to write a message on the university's campus in Detroit.
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Election workers assist Jacqi Bell with her dog, Walter, at a voting center in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Election workers assist Jacqi Bell with her dog, Walter, at a voting center in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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A flag urging people to vote flies in San Antonio.
A flag urging people to vote flies in San Antonio.
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Election workers help a voter at the Allen Temple AME Church in Atlanta.
Election workers help a voter at the Allen Temple AME Church in Atlanta.
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The sun rises behind the US Capitol, which is reflected here by the Capitol Reflecting Pool on Tuesday.
The sun rises behind the US Capitol, which is reflected here by the Capitol Reflecting Pool on Tuesday.
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John Myers swears in Dana Deering as election moderator in Buxton, Maine.
John Myers swears in Dana Deering as election moderator in Buxton, Maine.
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An election worker holds an umbrella to help a voter cast their vote outside in Pflugerville, Texas.
An election worker holds an umbrella to help a voter cast their vote outside in Pflugerville, Texas.
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A person walks past voting flamingo statues outside the Supervisor of Elections building in West Palm Beach, Florida.
A person walks past voting flamingo statues outside the Supervisor of Elections building in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Isaac Piepszowski wears an "I voted" sticker in Detroit.
Isaac Piepszowski wears an "I voted" sticker in Detroit.
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People arrive to vote on the campus of Pierce College in Los Angeles. Because of the large turnout, some voters had to line up outside before going in.
People arrive to vote on the campus of Pierce College in Los Angeles. Because of the large turnout, some voters had to line up outside before going in.
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks with students and volunteers at Wayne State University in Detroit.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks with students and volunteers at Wayne State University in Detroit.
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People vote in Morganton, North Carolina.
People vote in Morganton, North Carolina.
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A woman's earring says "vote" near a polling location in San Antonio.
A woman's earring says "vote" near a polling location in San Antonio.
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Voters register and cast their ballots at East Los Angeles College in California.
Voters register and cast their ballots at East Los Angeles College in California.
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Voters line up at a polling center at City Hall in Las Vegas.
Voters line up at a polling center at City Hall in Las Vegas.
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A man votes at a grocery store in Lawrence, Kansas.
A man votes at a grocery store in Lawrence, Kansas.
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People campaign in front of a library in San Antonio on Tuesday.
People campaign in front of a library in San Antonio on Tuesday.
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A voter enters a polling station at the Valley Bible Chalet in Indian, Alaska.
A voter enters a polling station at the Valley Bible Chalet in Indian, Alaska.
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People wait in line to vote in Houston.
People wait in line to vote in Houston.
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Voters cast ballots at a fire station in Detroit.
Voters cast ballots at a fire station in Detroit.
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A voter casts her ballot in Iowa City, Iowa.
A voter casts her ballot in Iowa City, Iowa.
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A voter casts a ballot at the St. Mary and St. Athanasius Church in Northridge, California.
A voter casts a ballot at the St. Mary and St. Athanasius Church in Northridge, California.
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Maria Guadalupe Torres takes a Democratic Party candidate pamphlet from volunteer Jack Valinski as she and her grandson Adrian Reynosa, right, arrive to vote in Houston.
Maria Guadalupe Torres takes a Democratic Party candidate pamphlet from volunteer Jack Valinski as she and her grandson Adrian Reynosa, right, arrive to vote in Houston.
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A voter casts his ballot in Atlanta.
A voter casts his ballot in Atlanta.
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US Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican running for reelection, votes with his family in Pearl River, New York.
US Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican running for reelection, votes with his family in Pearl River, New York.
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A person wears a Texas-themed "I voted" sticker after voting in Dallas.
A person wears a Texas-themed "I voted" sticker after voting in Dallas.
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Voters cast their ballots in Youngstown, Ohio.
Voters cast their ballots in Youngstown, Ohio.
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Amy Acton, a Democrat running for governor in Ohio, poses for a photo after voting in Columbus. She ended up winning her race, CNN projects.
Amy Acton, a Democrat running for governor in Ohio, poses for a photo after voting in Columbus. She ended up winning her race, CNN projects.
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A voter looks at a sample ballot as they wait in line to vote in Dallas.
A voter looks at a sample ballot as they wait in line to vote in Dallas.
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A person walks toward the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library polling location in Washington, DC.
A person walks toward the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library polling location in Washington, DC.
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David Crowley, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, watches as his daughters help cast his ballot in Milwaukee. He later was projected as the winner of his race.
David Crowley, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, watches as his daughters help cast his ballot in Milwaukee. He later was projected as the winner of his race.
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An ad for Republican Mike Collins is seen on a digital billboard in Atlanta on Tuesday morning. Collins was running for a US Senate seat but lost to incumbent Jon Ossoff, CNN projects.
An ad for Republican Mike Collins is seen on a digital billboard in Atlanta on Tuesday morning. Collins was running for a US Senate seat but lost to incumbent Jon Ossoff, CNN projects.
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An election worker looks on as a woman casts her ballot in Washington, DC.
An election worker looks on as a woman casts her ballot in Washington, DC.
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Voters cast their ballots in Bangor, Maine.
Voters cast their ballots in Bangor, Maine.
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Poll workers help voters at the Bethel AME Church in Los Angeles.
Poll workers help voters at the Bethel AME Church in Los Angeles.
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Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at the Buxton Town Offices in Buxton, Maine, on Tuesday.
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at the Buxton Town Offices in Buxton, Maine, on Tuesday.
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US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is reflected in a supporter's glasses during a campaign event in Detroit on Monday.
US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is reflected in a supporter's glasses during a campaign event in Detroit on Monday.
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President Donald Trump picks up a photo after speaking at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday. On the eve of the election, Trump spoke at length <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F02%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress%3Fpost-id%3Dcmvzq8oqk00003b6tcdfkrel6">about his various projects around Washington, DC</a>.
President Donald Trump picks up a photo after speaking at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday. On the eve of the election, Trump spoke at length about his various projects around Washington, DC.
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Sen. Dan Sullivan attends a campaign rally in Anchorage, Alaska, on Monday. The Republican is running for reelection.
Sen. Dan Sullivan attends a campaign rally in Anchorage, Alaska, on Monday. The Republican is running for reelection.
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Sweat runs down the face of James Talarico, a Democrat running for a US Senate seat in Texas, as he speaks during a rally in San Antonio on Sunday. Talarico won his race, CNN projects.
Sweat runs down the face of James Talarico, a Democrat running for a US Senate seat in Texas, as he speaks during a rally in San Antonio on Sunday. Talarico won his race, CNN projects.
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Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand speaks at a campaign event in Davenport, Iowa, on Sunday. Sand, a Democrat, was projected as the winner on Tuesday.
Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand speaks at a campaign event in Davenport, Iowa, on Sunday. Sand, a Democrat, was projected as the winner on Tuesday.
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Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, left, laughs alongside Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers during a church service in Detroit on Sunday. That morning, Stevens <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F11%2F01%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fmidterm-election-congress">broke with her party to endorse Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed</a>, who beat her in the Democratic primary and who she'd previously endorsed.
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, left, laughs alongside Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers during a church service in Detroit on Sunday. That morning, Stevens broke with her party to endorse Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed, who beat her in the Democratic primary and who she'd previously endorsed.
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US Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican running for one of Iowa's US Senate seats, flexes during a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday. Hinson lost her race to Josh Turek on Tuesday, CNN projects.
US Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican running for one of Iowa's US Senate seats, flexes during a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday. Hinson lost her race to Josh Turek on Tuesday, CNN projects.
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Texas State Board of Education member Brandon Hall holds his 10-week-old daughter, Liberty, as he prays ahead of a campaign event for GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday.
Texas State Board of Education member Brandon Hall holds his 10-week-old daughter, Liberty, as he prays ahead of a campaign event for GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday.
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Voters in Smyrna, Georgia, attend a campaign event for gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson on Friday. Jackson ended up losing the race.
Voters in Smyrna, Georgia, attend a campaign event for gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson on Friday. Jackson ended up losing the race.
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A photo of Mary Peltola, a Democrat running for one of Alaska's US Senate seats, sits on the dashboard of a vehicle in Anchorage on Friday.
A photo of Mary Peltola, a Democrat running for one of Alaska's US Senate seats, sits on the dashboard of a vehicle in Anchorage on Friday.
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Steve Hilton, a Republican running for governor in California, interacts with an audience member during a campaign event in Sacramento on Friday. Hilton lost to Xavier Becerra on Tuesday.
Steve Hilton, a Republican running for governor in California, interacts with an audience member during a campaign event in Sacramento on Friday. Hilton lost to Xavier Becerra on Tuesday.
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Voters line up outside an early voting place in Minneapolis on October 28.
Voters line up outside an early voting place in Minneapolis on October 28.
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A plane with a US flag reading "MAGA" flies over people arriving at a Democratic rally in Morrow, Georgia, on October 28.
A plane with a US flag reading "MAGA" flies over people arriving at a Democratic rally in Morrow, Georgia, on October 28.
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A sign endorsing Peggy Flanagan, a Democratic nominee for the US Senate, stands alongside Halloween decorations in Minneapolis on October 28.
A sign endorsing Peggy Flanagan, a Democratic nominee for the US Senate, stands alongside Halloween decorations in Minneapolis on October 28.
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A worker prepares ballots to be scanned for counting in Santa Ana, California, on October 28.
A worker prepares ballots to be scanned for counting in Santa Ana, California, on October 28.
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Former President Barack Obama speaks in front of US Sen. Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms at a Democratic rally in Morrow, Georgia, on October 28. Both Ossoff and Bottoms won on Tuesday.
Former President Barack Obama speaks in front of US Sen. Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms at a Democratic rally in Morrow, Georgia, on October 28. Both Ossoff and Bottoms won on Tuesday.
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