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Politics headlines, November 4, 2026, 05:00 UTC

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
05:59politics
Garrett clinches Rose’s open House seat in Tennessee The Hill by Mira Bhakta story
05:55politics
Hatcher wins Tennessee House race after defeating Ogles in GOP primary The Hill by Mira Bhakta story
05:54politics
‘It can’t be the party of Trump forever’: Republicans begin to think about life after Trump Politico by Erin Doherty
05:53politics
Embattled Rep. Max Miller Concedes in Ohio Mother Jones by Abby Vesoulis
05:53politics
Bo French loses TX Railroad Commissioner race The Hill by Sarah Davis
05:53politics
The blue wave that broke Trump’s Republican map The Hill by Helen Huiskes story
05:50politics
Troy Jackson defeats longtime Maine Sen. Susan Collins CBS News story
05:50politics
Democrats flip the Senate with stunning victories in deep-red terrain Roll Call by Mary Ellen McIntire story
05:49politics
Democrats flip Nebraska seat held by Trump critic Don Bacon CBS News story
05:48politics
Kingston wins Georgia House seat left open by Carter The Hill by Finya Swai story
05:48politics
The blue wave is the same size .... everywhere Politico by Jessie Blaeser
05:43politics
Here's how some key demographic groups voted in the midterms NPR by Julianna Conley story
05:43politics
Republican reckoning: Accountability finally comes for Trump The Hill by Max Burns story
05:41politics
Democrats hold on to redistricted House seat in Texas The Hill by Sarah Davis story
05:40politics
North Carolina voters approve constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for mail-in ballots The Hill by Max Rego story
05:38politics
Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins to win Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans The Guardian by Shrai Popat, Robert Tait story
05:36politics
Arkansas approves citizenship voting requirement The Hill by Caroline Vakil story
05:36politics
Letlow narrowly wins Senate seat in Louisiana The Hill by Helen Huiskes story
05:35politics
Democrat Bobby Pulido flips crucial South Texas district, defeating Rep. Monica De La Cruz CBS News story
05:35politics
Troy Jackson Wins Maine Senate Seat After Tumultuous Campaign Mother Jones by Sophie Hurwitz story
05:34politics
Jim Risch wins fourth term in Idaho Senate race The Hill by Sophia Vento
05:34politics
Democrats are on track to control Congress. What will they do with their power? Politico by Kelsey Brugger story
05:31politics
American voters finally said ‘enough’ to Donald Trump | Moira Donegan The Guardian by Moira Donegan story
05:28politics
Virginia passes 'reproductive freedom' ballot measure The Hill by Nathaniel Weixel story
05:28politics
Wagner loses to Wellman in Missouri House district The Hill by Mira Bhakta story
05:28politics
Virginia repeals same-sex marriage ban from state constitution The Hill by Jared Gans story
05:25politics
Iowa GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks ousted in rematch CBS News story
05:24politics
Arizona rejects citizenship voting requirement ballot measure The Hill by Caroline Vakil
05:24politics
Trump congratulates Democrats after midterm romp The Hill by Mallory Wilson story
05:22politics
Top Democrat tells Trump and Republicans to ‘lawyer up’ after US midterm defeats The Guardian by Ariana Baio story
05:22politics
Davis defends North Carolina House seat, defeating Buckhout The Hill by Sarah Davis story
05:18politics
Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota 2026 Senate election, CBS News projects CBS News story
05:14politics
Sen. Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor's race, CBS News projects CBS News story
05:14politics
Former Arkansas governor says Democrats' gains are 'more significant than ever anticipated' NPR by Scott Detrow
05:10politics
McGuire flips California House seat in redistricting shake-up The Hill by Steff Danielle Thomas story
05:09politics
Democrats are ready to run Congress — and investigate all things Trump Politico by Chris Marquette story
05:06politics
Klobuchar notches win in Minnesota governor's race The Hill by Sarah Fortinsky story
05:04politics
Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate seat left open by Smith The Hill by Sarah Davis story
05:02politics
Democrat Elaine Luria Retakes House Seat in Virginia Rematch Mother Jones by Rachel Santarsiero story
05:01politics
Maryland approves amendment making it easier to redistrict House map The Hill by Caroline Vakil
05:01politics
The Trump Hangover Election: Voters Proclaim, “What Were We Thinking?” Mother Jones by David Corn story
05:00politics
Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results? The Guardian by Guardian community team story