CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Iowa Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson came up short against Democrat Josh Turek in Tuesday’s midterm election in one of several Democrat upsets this cycle.“While tonight’s outcome was not the one that we wanted, I am so deeply proud of our campaign’s fight, and I am just eternally grateful to everyone who helped make that happen,” Hinson told supporters after Tuesday’s loss.Decision Desk HQ called the race just after 11 PM ET, putting Iowa among the ranks of Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas of states that flipped from red to blue.Turek has served in the Iowa...

Democrat Johnny Garcia has defeated Republican candidate Carlos De La Cruz to win control over the newly-drawn 35th District in Texas.Decision Desk HQ projects Johnny Garcia wins the TX US House 35 General Election #DecisionMade: 12:34 AM EST Follow live results here: https://t.co/BRQ6yTqI7p https://t.co/40k9JSiuiE— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 4, 2026Carlos De La Cruz just called and conceded the race, and I thanked him for a hard fought campaign. I'm grateful to the voters of TX-35 for their trust. Whether or not you voted for me, I'll fight to lower your costs, make healthcare affordable, and keep our community safe....

Democrat incumbent Rep. Don Davis has won the race for North Carolina’s First District over challenger Republican Laurie Buckhout, according to Decision Desk HQ. DDHQ made the call at 12:16 AM. Davis received 151,133 votes, or 49.6% of the vote, over Buckhout, who received 143,529 votes, or 47.1 percent.Decision Desk HQ projects Don Davis wins the NC US House 1 General Election #DecisionMade: 12:16 AM EST Follow live results here: https://t.co/xceZEe5Ks9 https://t.co/0fkckrkOfV— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 4, 2026Davis is a veteran, educator, and former state lawmaker. He defeated Buckhout, a retired Army colonel. Davis welcomed the election results on social media. Tonight,...

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) had an amazing career serving the people of Maine. And now it’s over. Collins survived a strong challenge from Democrat Sara Gideon, who was supposed to beat her by nine points. Collins beat her by at least seven points. It showcased Ms. Collins's durability, and she was exceptional at securing funds for her state. That’s why Mainers kept sending her back to D.C. It seems odd that Democrat Troy Jackson, who I don’t even think wants to be a U.S. senator, beat her. It caps off this miserable night for the GOP, where not even the...

There’s a button that’s stuck on the corkboard calendar behind my desk. It’s a quote from G.K. Chesterton: “The test of democracy is not whether the people vote, but whether the people rule.”And, being a constitutional republic, we’re going to put that theory to the test with a Democrat majority in Congress. It’s going to be easy to black pill, to want to give up, but I’m here to tell you we can’t, and I won’t.The Democrats have made their agenda for the next two years crystal clear: lawfare against President Trump, his administration, and even his supporters like me....

Lindsay James has won the House seat in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. She beat Republican Joe Mitchell.    Decision Desk made the call for James at 11:30 PM Eastern.Decision Desk HQ projects Lindsay James wins the IA US House 2 General Election#DecisionMade: 11:33 PM ESTFollow live results here: https://t.co/Zj9WjZgR5b pic.twitter.com/TyEWxb7UaG— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 4, 2026With 89 percent of the vote in, James was up 50.28 percent to Mitchell's 45.09 percent.🚨 UPDATE: Lindsay James WINS Iowa House District 2!DDHQ published this projection at 11:36 PM ET.WIN THE NEXT HOUSE FIGHT.Iowa is called. Republicans need House wins elsewhere. pic.twitter.com/RJJLp2sL0p— Aaron Bacus (@AaronBacus)...

I was wrong. Brutally wrong. Tonight was an absolute disaster for Republicans, who were obliterated nationwide. It was the killing fields. This wasn’t 2018 — it was 2006. President Bush famously said that race by race, it was close, but overall, it was a thumping. Yeah, that’s not comforting. In 2026, no race was really close. All the bellwether races broke for the Democrats. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ), and Victoria Spartz (R-IN) all lost. Losing those districts would determine how the night would go for the GOP, and boy, did we get cooked. Decision Desk HQ...

Democrat Brian Poindexter has defeated Republican Max Miller in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, adding another victory for Democrats as Tuesday night’s results come in. Decision Desk HQ projects Brian Poindexter wins the OH US House 7 General Election #DecisionMade: 11:16 PM EST Follow live results here: https://t.co/utfcR3PJDC https://t.co/6KjafUZ0ZY— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 4, 2026🇺🇸 Union ironworker and Brook Park councilman Brian Poindexter (D) wins Ohio's 7th US House district from Rep. Max Miller (R), who is accused of repeatedly beating his wife and daughter https://t.co/IxigH0F62v— Wave News Network (@wavenewsnet) November 4, 2026Although Miller initially held a narrow lead as votes...

Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) will lose reelection to Democrat JoAnna Mendoza in the hotly competitive race in the Grand Canyon State’s 6th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects.As of 11:30PM ET on Tuesday night, Mendoza is leading with over 57 percent of the vote, as opposed to just under 41 percent for the Republican. Ciscomani has represented the border region district since 2023, and the Grand Canyon State backed President Donald Trump during the 2024 election. The Republican argued he is able to easily work with members of both parties. “Republican or Democrat. House or Senate. Proud to be ranked the MOST...

Less than 20 minutes after polls closed in California, former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has been projected to defeat Republican Steve Hilton, a result that comes as little surprise in the Democratic stronghold.Decision Desk HQ projects Xavier Becerra wins the CA Governor General Election #DecisionMade: 11:13 PM EST Follow live results here: https://t.co/3AYjQtcx1u https://t.co/TDo5duE5Xc— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 4, 2026Xavier Becerra, the Democratic veteran of California politics, wins the race for governor of the state, defeating Steve Hilton, a Republican immigrant and ally of President Trump https://t.co/KeJ0mozteb https://t.co/ZG85rzGTfC— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) November 4, 2026With only...