Midterm elections could jolt stocks as Democrats look poised to sweep Congress

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.

US elections: K Bottoms makes history as first Black woman governor, flips Georgia seat

Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected governor of Georgia after defeating Rick Jackson in the recent election. Her victory signifies a historic moment as she becomes the first Black woman to hold this position. Bottoms focused her campaign on economic issues, pledging to expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage. Jackson's significant campaign spending did not prevent his defeat despite his attacks on Bottoms' record.

Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seat

Ossoff is seen as a potential leading contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if he throws his hat in the ring.

US Midterm Election Results 2026 Live: Democrat Roy Cooper Wins North Carolina, Flips Republican-Held Senate Seat

US Midterm Election Results 2026 LIVE: Former Gov. Roy Cooper has won the Senate race in North Carolina, reported CNN. This flips a Republican-held Senate seat to the Democrats

Chris Pappas wins historic Senate victory in New Hampshire midterm elections

Pappas faced a closely contested race against Sununu, a former senator who lost his seat in 2008Democrat Chris Pappas has won New Hampshire's US Senate race, defeating Republican John Sununu.Pappas, 46, secured the seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, delivering an...

Live battleground tracker: Here’s where 11 key races stand – from Michigan to Texas

From Abdul El-Sayed’s headline showdown in Michigan to unexpectedly tight races in red states like Texas and Kansas, we track all the key races live.

US Midterm Elections 2026: 6 In 10 Americans Say Iran War Was A 'Wrong Decision', Poll Reveals

About six in 10 American voters say the US made the wrong decision by attacking Iran, according to an AP election-day poll during the 2026 midterm elections.

US midterm results 2026 LIVE updates: First Senate flip in North Carolina as Democrats also take Georgia, New Hampshire; Republicans hold on to Florida, West Virginia amid tight race in Texas; Trump, GOP under threat in both House and Senate

Follow our live coverage of the US midterm elections, where several critical races could have major consequences for Donald Trump’s presidency.

US Midterms: Democrats Take Lead In Key Races In Early Trends, Put Trump's Grip On Congress At Risk

The possibility of Republican losses has also revived concerns over whether Trump and his allies would accept an unfavourable verdict from voters.

Latest US election results as first races are called

Midterm elections 2026 live results: Democrat flips key senate seat as Trump’s agenda at stake

Trump rants about Fox News coverage as Americans give their verdict on the president’s second term

Jon Ossoff defeats Mike Collins in major Georgia Senate victory for Democrats

Jon Ossoff successfully defended his seat against Collins, who was backed by US President Donald TrumpDemocratic Senator Jon Ossoff has won re-election in Georgia, defeating Republican challenger Mike Collins and securing a second term in the US Senate.Ossoff successfully defended his seat against...