November 4, 2026 | US Election Results
2026 US Election Results: Full Winners List by State : The 2026 US Midterm Elections have delivered a major shift in American politics. Democrats have won control of both the US Senate and the House of Representatives, ending Republican control of Congress and creating a new political landscape for President Donald Trump.
Millions of Americans voted on November 3 to elect members of Congress and governors across the country. Several closely watched races resulted in major party changes, with Democrats flipping key seats in Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Democrats also secured important gubernatorial victories in Georgia, Texas, Ohio and Iowa.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the latest reported winners, their states, congressional districts and political parties.
2026 US Election Results: Key Highlights
- Democrats have regained control of the US Senate.
- Democrats have also won control of the House of Representatives.
- Democrats flipped at least seven Republican-held Senate seats.
- Susan Collins lost her Senate seat in Maine to Democrat Troy Jackson.
- James Talarico won the Senate race in Texas.
- Roy Cooper won the North Carolina Senate race.
- Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia governor’s race.
- Amy Acton defeated Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s governor race.
- Hakeem Jeffries is positioned to become the next Speaker of the House.
1. US Senate Election Results 2026: State-by-State Winners
The US Senate has 100 seats, with 35 seats contested in the 2026 midterm elections, including special elections.
Democrats secured control of the Senate after winning several important Republican-held seats.
Democratic Senate Winners
| State | Winning Candidate | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Jon Ossoff | Democratic |
| Iowa | Josh Turek | Democratic |
| Kansas | Adam Hamilton | Democratic |
| Maine | Troy Jackson | Democratic |
| Minnesota | Peggy Flanagan | Democratic |
| New Hampshire | Chris Pappas | Democratic |
| North Carolina | Roy Cooper | Democratic |
| Ohio | Sherrod Brown | Democratic |
| Oregon | Jeff Merkley | Democratic |
| South Carolina | Annie Andrews | Democratic |
| Texas | James Talarico | Democratic |
Republican Senate Winners
| State | Winning Candidate | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | Ashley Moody | Republican |
| Idaho | Jim Risch | Republican |
| Nebraska | Pete Ricketts | Republican |
| West Virginia | Shelley Moore Capito | Republican |
Important Senate Updates
- Texas: James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton.
- Kansas: Adam Hamilton defeated incumbent Senator Roger Marshall.
- Iowa: Josh Turek defeated Republican Ashley Hinson.
- North Carolina: Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley.
- Ohio: Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Senator Jon Husted.
- Maine: Troy Jackson defeated Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- South Carolina: Annie Andrews won the Senate race.
- Georgia: Jon Ossoff secured reelection.
Alabama and Michigan were among the Senate races still awaiting further confirmation in the latest detailed state-by-state reporting. The list above is not a complete list of all 35 Senate races.
2. US House Election Results 2026: Winners by State and Congressional District
All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives were up for election. Democrats crossed the 218-seat majority threshold and regained control of the chamber.
Here are the winners reported in key congressional districts.
| State | Congressional District | Winning Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2nd | Shomari Figures | Democratic |
| California | 29th | Luz Rivas | Democratic |
| Florida | 1st | Jimmy Patronis | Republican |
| Florida | 14th | Kathy Castor | Democratic |
| Florida | 15th | Laurel Lee | Republican |
| Florida | 22nd | Pia Dandiya | Democratic |
| Florida | 25th | Jared Moskowitz | Democratic |
| Iowa | 3rd | Sarah Trone Garriott | Democratic |
| Kentucky | 6th | Zach Dembo | Democratic |
| New Jersey | 3rd | Herb Conaway | Democratic |
| New Jersey | 7th | Rebecca Bennett | Democratic |
| New Mexico | 2nd | Gabe Vasquez | Democratic |
| New York | 19th | Josh Riley | Democratic |
| North Carolina | 1st | Don Davis | Democratic |
| Nevada | 3rd | Susie Lee | Democratic |
| Ohio | 7th | Brian Poindexter | Democratic |
| Pennsylvania | 7th | Bob Brooks | Democratic |
| Rhode Island | 2nd | Seth Magaziner | Democratic |
| Utah | 1st | Ben McAdams | Democratic |
| Virginia | 10th | Suhas Subramanyam | Democratic |
| Wisconsin | 1st | Mitchell Berman | Democratic |
| Wisconsin | 3rd | Rebecca Cooke | Democratic |
| Texas | 35th | Johnny Garcia | Democratic |
Additional Democratic gains were reported in Pennsylvania’s 8th and 10th congressional districts.
These are selected reported winners, not the complete final list of all 435 House districts. Vote counting and race calls were still underway in some districts.
3. Governor Election Results 2026: Who Won in Each State?
Several states also elected new governors in the 2026 midterm elections.
Democrats flipped four important Republican-held governor’s offices in Georgia, Iowa, Texas and Ohio.
Democratic Governor Winners
| State | Winning Candidate | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Keisha Lance Bottoms | Democratic |
| Iowa | Rob Sand | Democratic |
| Ohio | Amy Acton | Democratic |
| Texas | Gina Hinojosa | Democratic |
| Michigan | Jocelyn Benson | Democratic |
| Nevada | Aaron Ford | Democratic |
| Oregon | Tina Kotek | Democratic |
| Arizona | Katie Hobbs | Democratic |
Republican Governor Winners
| State | Winning Candidate | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Tommy Tuberville | Republican |
| Nebraska | Jim Pillen | Republican |
| New Hampshire | Kelly Ayotte | Republican |
| Idaho | Brad Little | Republican |
| South Carolina | Alan Wilson | Republican |
| Tennessee | Marsha Blackburn | Republican |
| Vermont | Phil Scott | Republican |
These are selected races called by the Associated Press. The full governor results include 36 state elections, and some results were still being reported.
4. US Congress Party Results: Democrats Take Control
The 2026 midterm elections changed the balance of power in Washington.
According to the latest reported results, Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress.
Senate Results
- Democratic-aligned seats: 54
- Republican seats: 44
The Democratic-aligned total includes two independent senators who caucus with Democrats.
House Results
- Democratic seats: 228
- Republican seats: 139
At the time of the Guardian’s November 4 update, 367 of the 435 House races had been called.
The results give Democrats control of both chambers, allowing them to influence legislation, government spending and congressional oversight.
5. Historic Moments in the 2026 Midterm Elections
The 2026 elections produced several notable political milestones.
Keisha Lance Bottoms – Georgia
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s governor race, becoming the first woman and first Black person elected governor of the state.
Aaron Ford – Nevada
Aaron Ford won Nevada’s governor race and is set to become the state’s first Black governor.
Abdul El-Sayed – Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate victory makes him the first Muslim senator in US history.
Hakeem Jeffries – House Leadership
With Democrats winning control of the House, Hakeem Jeffries is positioned to become the first Black Speaker of the House when the new Congress convenes in January 2027.
6. What Do the Election Results Mean for Donald Trump?
The 2026 midterm results represent a major political setback for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.
With Democrats controlling both the Senate and House, the administration will face greater congressional scrutiny.
The new Democratic majority will have a stronger role in:
- Reviewing federal government spending.
- Investigating administration policies.
- Considering legislation.
- Reviewing presidential nominations.
- Influencing major national policy decisions.
The new Congress is scheduled to begin its work in January 2027.
7. When Will the New Congress Take Office?
The newly elected members of the US House and Senate are expected to take office in January 2027.
The new Congress will begin with Democrats holding majorities in both chambers, creating a different political environment for the final two years of Trump’s current presidential term.
Conclusion
The 2026 US Midterm Elections have reshaped the balance of power in Washington. Democrats regained control of the Senate and House while winning several important governor races.
From James Talarico’s victory in Texas to Roy Cooper’s win in North Carolina and Keisha Lance Bottoms’ historic victory in Georgia, the results have brought major changes to American politics.
More results are expected as remaining ballots are counted and state officials complete the certification process.
Stay tuned for the latest US election updates, state-by-state winners and political developments.
Election disclaimer: This article reflects reported and called races as of November 4, 2026. It does not represent a complete certified list of all 435 House districts or all 36 governor races. Projected winners and official certified results are not necessarily the same.