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Democrat James Talarico will win Texas Senate race, CNN projects
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico will win the Senate race in Texas, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, delivering a stunning defeat to Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Takeaways from the midterms: Americans broadly rejected Trump — and Democrats stand to make huge gains because of it
The Democratic wave is here — and now, as votes are counted in key states, the question is how many Republicans it will wipe out.
Hakeem Jeffries is on track to make House speaker history. But major challenges lay ahead
Hakeem Jeffries is now on a clear path to be elected House speaker in January, a position that effectively hands him control of a newly resurgent Democratic party in President Donald Trump’s final two years in power.
WATCH: Roy Cooper speaks after flipping North Carolina Senate seat for Democrats
A crowd gathered in a downtown Raleigh hotel ballroom Tuesday night, where music was thumping and CNN played on a big screen. When the news of Cooper’s victory appeared, the crowd exploded and began chanting, “Cooper! Cooper!”
Democrat Chris Pappas will win New Hampshire Senate race, CNN projects
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will win New Hampshire’s open Senate seat, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, making history as the first out gay man to be elected to the chamber.
Jeffries won’t say how he’ll approach Trump relationship if Democrats win control of House
DHS secretary plans post-election investigation
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin raised the prospect of a post-election investigation into the midterm results, saying his department would examine whether any noncitizens voted. CNN’s Gabe Cohen reports.
Early CNN Voter Poll results find an electorate deeply unhappy with Trump and the economy
Voters are broadly unhappy with the state of the nation, the condition of the economy and President Donald Trump’s job performance, according to CNN’s Voter Poll.
Trump’s Election Day bombshell on Israel points to historic shift in US politics
President Donald Trump is arguably the most pro-Israel president of modern times. So his Election Dayannouncement that the United States would end nearly $4 billion in annual aid to Israel was stunning.
El-Sayed’s message to voters on Election Day: ‘Two very, very different visions’ between him, Rogers
In pictures: The 2026 midterm elections
It’s Election Day in America, and the outcome of these midterms could profoundly change the direction of the country.
Scientists say they’ve found the strongest evidence yet of red blood cells in a dinosaur bone
A new study found chemical evidence of red blood cells in a 115 million-year-old dinosaur bone, offering new clues about how biological material can survive.
How Asian businesses can turn connectivity into a competitive advantage
As untapped markets in Southeast Asia become increasingly scarce, companies must find new ways to make their existing market relationships work better together.
Tracking the House: See which races are still counting votes
Vote counting will continue well beyond Election Day, with several key House races still too close for CNN to project a winner. Counting procedures vary by state, meaning some races could be decided quickly while others may take days.
Republicans’ redistricting strategy is put to the test. Here’s how it’s looking
Republicans are aiming to flip 15 seats in seven states where they redrew maps. Democrats have six pickup opportunities.
See which House districts have the biggest shifts this midterm election
How far has each House district moved since the 2024 presidential race? Watch the shift as votes are counted.
Republicans hope to stave off predictions of midterm losses amid high costs and the Iran war
President Donald Trump has spent most of the last month trying to shore up red states that will decide the Senate today. Follow for live updates
El-Sayed and Rogers hold dueling rallies before election
The two candidates for Michigan’s open Senate seat, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers, made last minute pitches to voters on the eve of Election Day.
Stevens defends GOP endorsement in lengthy social media post
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens posted a nearly 900-word statement on X defending her decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers over her party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, for Michigan’s open Senate seat.
Child in New York dies after contracting measles, governor says
A child in Lewis County, New York, has died after contracting measles, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Monday. It is the state’s first measles-related death in 30 years.
One day more! CNN’s Political Director on what’s changed and what hasn’t after months of midterm campaigning
Don’t wait until Black Friday to shop these early deals from Apple, Dyson, Ninja and more
Black Friday is set for Nov. 27, but early deals are already worth shopping right now. CNN Underscored’s deals expert has rounded up 28 notable markdowns from top brands like Apple, Crest, Dyson, Columbia, Ninja and Samsonite.
An hour-by-hour guide to election night poll closings
This is a comprehensive guide to poll closing times, with analysis on when to expect results in the key Senate races that will shape the balance of power.
Trump’s California ballot appeal puts Supreme Court in center of fight over allegations of noncitizen voting
President Donald Trump on Monday urged the Supreme Court to force California to set aside potentially thousands of ballots the Justice Department claims may have been cast by noncitizens, a longshot request that multiple lower courts have rejected.
What polls do and don’t tell us about the 2026 midterms
Can the polls be trusted? It depends on what you’re trusting them to do.
Anderson Cooper calls out ‘frustrating’ interview with politician live on air
Anderson Cooper called out a ‘frustrating’ interview with Rep. Haley Stevens live on CNN, as the Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers after losing the Michigan primary to Abdul El-Sayed.
Washington reports first US bird flu death of 2026; health officials say risk to the public is low
A person in Yakima County, Washington, who caught bird flu after being exposed to infected dairy cows has died following a severe illness, county health officials said.
How Trump’s economic promises are holding up so far
On the campaign trail in 2024, Donald Trump made a series of bold promises to voters about how he would rapidly drive down the cost of living and transform the US economy if they sent him back to the White House.
Coffee’s new status symbol is a machine without plastic
Growing concern over ingesting microplastic is sparking a wave of plastic-free coffee pods and machines.
Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer
Older adults who voted in two presidential elections were much less likely to die early, a first-of-its-kind study has found.
Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — As millions of Americans vote in the midterm elections, a first-of-its-kind study suggests that voting may accomplish
Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer
Older adults who voted in two presidential elections were much less likely to die early, a first-of-its-kind study has found.
Here’s where Trump’s housing agenda stands before midterms
America’s housing market is paralyzed, with buyers pulling back and builders growing more pessimistic ahead of the midterms.
How officials are preparing for Election Day disruptions
Election officials have spent months preparing to run the 2026 vote — and bracing for what could disrupt it. They’re training workers, tightening security and readying legal challenges for threats that could stretch well beyond Election Day.
The top 11 Senate seats most likely to flip, the day before the midterms
On the eve of the election, Democrats appear within striking distance of winning the Senate majority, but many seats in play are in toss-up territory in deep-red states that could still break in either party’s direction.
The huge stakes of an unusually momentous midterm election
Midterm elections are always a verdict on a sitting president. But the 2026 edition could become something rarer and more significant — a catalyst that points the way to a new political era.
How an attempt at Democratic unity in Michigan imploded
As recently as Saturday night, the prospect of Democrat Haley Stevens endorsing Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race had seemed implausible.
‘You’re fired’: Trump tosses joke at Marco Rubio
President Donald Trump took to the stage and made jokes in Kansas for his 30th rally to help boost support for Sen. Roger Marshall.
Top California Democrats rally in unity
Top California Democrats including former Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom appeared in a Los Angeles rally to boost the Democratic CA governor candidate Xavier Becerra. CNN’s Elex Michaelson reports from the scene.
Abdul El-Sayed ‘left a lot of calls unanswered’ after primary win, says former Michigan lawmaker
Here is how CNN’s Sightline real-time election insights tool works
The new election tool designed to surface insights from CNN’s Decision Desk, can translate results into an understandable, real-time read on what’s happening.
Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized with stroke and expected to make full recovery, his team says
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after experiencing a stroke and is expected to make a full recovery, his team announced Sunday.
A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are on the ballot for Tuesday’s midterm elections — an
A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?
At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are on the ballot for Tuesday’s midterm elections — an unprecedented number from fields that historically offered fewer paths to elected office than boardrooms and courtrooms.
A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are on the ballot for Tuesday’s midterm elections — an
A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?
At least 125 doctors, nurses and public health experts are on the ballot for Tuesday’s midterm elections — an unprecedented number from fields that historically offered fewer paths to elected office than boardrooms and courtrooms.
Binance withdrawals resume following $6 billion hack
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said it has resumed withdrawals after a record $6.3 billion was stolen from its digital wallets last week.
A field guide to the conspiracy theories you’ll likely see on Election Day
It’s the most important day in American democracy. It’s also the Super Bowl for misinformation on the internet.
Democratic leaders enter the midterms ‘confident and paranoid’
No part of a rolling, decadelong existential crisis is ever easy, even when things seem on the cusp of going well — and especially when Democrats have had their hopes raised and dashed so many times.
Sullivan claims Peltola is 'still lying' about campaign's involvement in Alaska ballot controversy
“There is no way this went on for a year that they weren’t informing her,” Sullivan told CNN's “State of the Union,” two days before Election Day. “She got caught lying, and she’s still lying to the Alaskan people, the media, to all of us.”
Senator Warnock says he’ll be running for ‘high office’ in 2028 … but doesn’t specify which high office
Obamacare continues to shrink as enrollment opens for 2027
Holly Hendricks, who is battling an autoimmune disease that leaves her with open wounds down to the muscle, did everything she could to maintain her Affordable Care Act coverage after the enhanced premium subsidies lapsed at the start of this year.
Spoiler candidate, Cheesecake Factory and sibling rivalry: Recounting the many late 2026 midterm sideshows
The final stages of the campaign have been chock full of October surprises — and some of it has been rather silly and even corrosive.
How to follow along with CNN’s election coverage
Millions of voters will cast their ballots Tuesday in an election that will decide the balance of power in Congress and set the tone for President Donald Trump’s remaining two years in the White House.
Election officials brace for foreign threats
With the midterms just days away, the channels for federal officials to communicate foreign threats to election officials are at their weakest since the 2016 vote, numerous sources who work in elections told CNN.
Top Kennedy Center official urged closure due to financial problems, not poor conditions, lawyers argue
Eighteen months after President Donald Trump stepped in to remake the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in his image, a top official worried about the Washington institution’s hemorrhaging finances urged for it to be shut down, according to court documents filed on behalf of the Ohio congresswoman seeking to stop the center from being shuttered.
The fight for battleground state Pennsylvania
To win a majority in the House of Representatives, Democrats need to win big in Pennsylvania. CNN’s Danny Freeman explains.
Alaska Sen. Sullivan accuses Democrats of same-name voter deceit
CNN’s Jake Tapper sits down with Republican Senator Dan Sullivan ahead of the midterms where he’s seeking a third term. He discusses the “double Dan Sullivan” controversy, involving two candidates with the same name running for the same seat. Watch the full interview on CNN at 9a ET.
Inside Trump’s final two-week campaign sprint across deep-red America
Ballrooms. Cognitive tests. The male physique. President Donald Trump’s closing message to midterm voters has veered into some unexpected places.
MAHA helped power Trump’s 2024 victory — but now RFK Jr. is exposing a GOP midterm vulnerability
A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has made public health a sharp issue of attack against the Trump administration