Anthony Zurcher: Democrats tear up Trump's political map with historic midterms victories

Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.

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Live battleground tracker: Here’s where the race stands in 11 key contests

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Several key races – particularly in the Senate – were at the heart of this emphatic win. We track which seats were flipped and retained – and which are still in play.

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Texas 2026 live midterm results: Democrats projected to win Senate and governor's races

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The results have been a big surprise for many - as Texas' new Democrat Senator wasn't even alive the last time his party won a Senate seat in the…

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ADC accuses Sokoto govt of intimidation, demands reopening of campaign office

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Sokoto State Government of using the police to intimidate opposition politicians and frustrate its political activities, following the sealing of its state campaign office in Sokoto.

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Powerful Dem sends ominous threat to GOP after election disaster: ‘Lawyer up’

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Democrats on the committee, which is the powerful investigative arm of the House, have vowed to use their return to power to investigate President Trump, his family, his staff, and his policies.

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Exit polls give Karen Bass edge over Nithya Raman as younger voters threaten to shake up LA mayor’s race

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Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are in a tight race for L.A. mayor in early returns, and the race may not be called for days. Nevertheless, at Raman’s election-night event in the plaza of the Greek Theatre, the mood was buoyant as the crowd watched Democrat wins steadily march across the South and East.…

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Maine U.S. Senate 2026: Live Midterm Election Results, Collins vs. Jackson

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Maine's Senate race was mired in controversy after Democratic nominee Graham Planter withdrew following multiple scandals.

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