Democrats win multiple Senate seats, flip chambers in midterm elections
Summary of 23 reports
Democrats have secured victories in several key Senate races, including North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Iowa, and Michigan, with Abdul El-Sayed becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The results represent significant Democratic gains in a midterm election, with the party winning control of the upper chamber and flipping seats in traditionally Republican-leaning states.
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Former Gov. Roy Cooper wins North Carolina’s Senate race, flipping the seat for Democrats (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper has defeated former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in the contest for North Carolina’s open Senate seat, NBC News projects.
Abdul El-Sayed becomes 1st Muslim elected to US Senate in Michigan win (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers, retaining crucial Democratic-held seat in closely contested race
Key US Senate results: Democrats win upper chamber with victories in Texas and Iowa (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Democrats won control of the Senate in the US midterm elections Tuesday, with initial results showing the party securing shock victories in Texas, Ohio, Maine, North and South Carolina, Kansas and Iowa.
Talarico wins Texas Senate seat, NBC News projects (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the race for Senate in Texas, NBC News projects, ending a three-decade Republican grip on the state.
Democrat Sherrod Brown unseats Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio, completing comeback bid (opens NBC News in a new tab)
NBC News projects that Brown, who lost a re-election bid in 2024, will return to the Senate after he defeated Husted, a Republican who was appointed to succeed JD Vance.
Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race (opens CBS News in a new tab)
CBS News projects Rob Sand will win the Iowa governor's office, the first Democrat to be elected to the governor's mansion since 2006 and defeating Zach Lahn.
Democrat Sherrod Brown wins the Ohio Senate race, NBC News projects (opens NBC News in a new tab)
NBC News projects that Democrat Sherrod Brown has defeated Republican Jon Husted in the Ohio Senate race. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki analyzes Ohio’s voting results.
Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat, giving Democrats a boost in the fight for the majority (opens NBC News in a new tab)
NBC News projects that Turek, a state lawmaker, has defeated GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in a state that has trended red in recent years.
Democrat Rob Sand wins election to be Iowa's next governor (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
Democrat Rob Sand has won Tuesday's election to be the next governor of Iowa. His win flips the seat held by a retiring Republican governor and likely sets up four years of divided government in the state.
Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa (opens NPR in a new tab)
Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections with a raft of victories over Republicans in key races, cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.
Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race, CBS News projects, in a major pickup for Democrats as they seek to take control of the upper chamber.
Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Sherrod Brown faced off against Husted, who was appointed to the seat last year to replace Vice President JD Vance.
Roy Cooper wins in North Carolina, flipping Senate seat for Democrats (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Democrat Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a flip for Democrats after GOP Sen. Thom Tillis opted not to seek reelection.
Abdul El-Sayed delivers major blow to GOP in Michigan after bruising Senate race (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Abdul El-Sayed toppled Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim U.S. senator, overcoming Trump's attacks on his faith and alleged foreign ties.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race (opens ARY News in a new tab)
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan Senate battle (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
DETROIT: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed said early Wednesday that he had won a US Senate seat in Michigan over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, which would make him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. “Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed…
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former public health official aligned with the Democratic Party’s left flank, has won Michigan’s highly hostile Senate race, defeating his Republican rival, former Rep.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race (opens NPR in a new tab)
El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, CBS News projects (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan, CBS News projects, after one of the most contentious contests of the midterm elections.
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Making History as First Muslim Senator (opens TIME in a new tab)
El-Sayed has defeated former Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan’s open Senate race, making him the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate.
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers to win US Senate seat in Michigan (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
The Democrat prevailed after a stream of Islamophobic rhetoric from top Republicans and a turbulent end to his campaign.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, NBC News projects (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Abdul El-Sayed wins the Senate seat in Michigan, defeating Rep. Mike Rogers, NBC News projects. He becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
Sherrod Brown Flips Senate Seat In Ohio For Democrats, Ousts Republican (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Former Senator Sherrod Brown's victory caps a remarkable turnaround for the longtime Democrat.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to US Senate from Michigan (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed gave an impassioned victory speech as he beat Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan senate race
US Gets 1st Muslim Senator As Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race (opens NDTV in a new tab)
The Michigan doctor won despite a last-minute hiccup in his campaign when Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary to El-Sayed, came out in support of Rogers at the 11th hour.
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race to become first Muslim US senator (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Democrat defeats Mike Rogers in race marked by Islamophobic attacks from Trump and Republican allies US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results? Abdul…
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator (opens France 24 in a new tab)
🇺🇸 Progressive favorite Abdul #El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike #Rogers in a bitter campaign for #Michigan’s open Senate seat.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to become first Muslim senator after winning Michigan race (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. During his campaign, El-Sayed had to contend with Islamophobic attacks from…
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate after Michigan win (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
DETROIT: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed said early Wednesday that he had won a US Senate seat in Michigan over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, which would make him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. “Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed…
El-Sayed mocks Trump, Vance and Rogers in gloating victory speech signaling combative tone in Senate (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Abdul El-Sayed mocked Trump and JD Vance in a combative victory speech after defeating Mike Rogers, calling his opponents "the bad guys" who lost.
‘Habibi, call me Senator’: Abdul El-Sayed mocks Trump, Vance in victory speech (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers, marking a significant milestone in history. His victory speech included pointed remarks aimed at both Vice President JD Vance and former President Trump. El-Sayed's campaign focused…
‘Rejecting hate’: Abdul El-Sayed wins Senate seat despite racist attacks (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
The Democrat defeats Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan seat to become first Muslim senator-elect in US history.
"An Abdul Has Won In Michigan": Asaduddin Owaisi's UP Pitch After US Senate Race (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Asaduddin Owaisi's party has repeatedly accused both the BJP of targeting Muslims and regional Opposition parties like the Samajwadi Party of treating the community merely as a captive vote bank in UP
Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan to become first Muslim senator (opens BBC News in a new tab)
El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.
Abdul El-Sayed set to become first Muslim senator after win in Michigan (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party’s left wing a breakthrough victory in one of the nation’s most important swing states. El-Sayed, the son…
What is US Senator El-Sayed’s Karnataka link? (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Hannah Einbinder Breaks Out Haley Stevens Impression After Abdul El-Sayed Michigan Victory (opens Variety in a new tab)
Hannah Einbinder made good on her promise to debut an impression of Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens if Abdul El-Sayed won the state’s Senate race on Tuesday night. Watching the midterm results roll in from a bar, the “Hacks” star promptly posted a video of her…
'JD, Habibi': Abdul Al-Sayed Takes Jibe At US Veep After Midterms Victory (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Abdul El-Sayed is son of Egyptian immigrants and served as a public health officer earlier but never held an elected office.
Owaisi urges UP Muslims to strengthen political identity after El-Sayed’s Michigan win (opens Times of India in a new tab)
In a rallying cry, Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh to embrace and amplify their political identity following Abdul El-Sayed's groundbreaking Senate victory. This election marks a pivotal moment, as El-Sayed becomes the first…
Who Is Abdul El-Sayed? First Muslim Elected To US Senate (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Abdul El-Sayed studied in public schools and later graduated from the University of Michigan with the highest distinction.
‘Call me senator’: How Abdul El-Sayed beat Trump’s hate to create history (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
The 42-year-old Democrat has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in the US.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to U.S. Senate from Michigan (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will become first Muslim U.S. senator.
From Egypt to US Senate: Abdul El-Sayed’s story (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Extended interview: Governor-elect Rob Sand on winning over Republican voters and leading Iowa (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Rob Sand has won the Iowa governor's race, becoming the first Democrat elected to the office since 2006. In an interview with CBS News' Lana Zak before Election Day, Sand discussed his top priorities, his strategy for winning over Republican voters and his…
Democratic voters celebrate El-Sayed’s Michigan win in election ‘blue wave’ (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Democratic voters danced as they celebrated Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan.
“JD, Habibi!”: Abdul El-Sayed roasts Trump, Vance in historic US Senate victory speech (opens ARY News in a new tab)
NYC's Mamdani says Abdul El-Sayed's Senate victory in Michigan 'means so much to so many' (opens Fox News in a new tab)
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate win over Republican Mike Rogers, describing it as "incredibly exciting."
Rep. Hillary Scholten on Abdul El-Sayed's Senate victory, Democrats huge midterm gains (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Michigan Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten won reelection Tuesday night. She joins "The Takeout" to discuss her win, Abdul El-Sayed's Senate race victory and midterm wins by Democrats across the country.
Who gets to vote in the US? (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Tati Abu King lost his voting rights after felony convictions.
Dollar slides as US election drives oil and Treasury yields lower; sterling gains (opens CNA in a new tab)
Dollar edges lower as US election outcome spurs risk sentiment; sterling gains (opens CNA in a new tab)
Dollar edges lower as US election outcome cheers global markets (opens CNA in a new tab)
Datacenters were on the ballot. US voters rejected them (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Voters approved nearly every datacenter moratorium that was on the ballot, dozens in total in Tuesday’s elections Track live results from all 50 states Send us your questions about the US midterms results and Democrats’ ‘blue wave’ There were three big losers…
Politics of fear failed to stop El-Sayed's historic US Senate win (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
El-Sayed endured what critics called one of the most overtly Islamophobic campaigns in modern US politics
Election deniers lose races for governor in key US swing states (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
State leaders can hold significant sway over election administration, with implications for the 2028 presidential race.
Abdul El-Sayed, US' 1st Muslim Senator, Was Called 'Terrorist' By Trump (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Republicans sought to link El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood using decade-old writings on political change in Egypt and social media posts by his half-sister.
Taiwan sees continued US arms sale support after midterm election (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
TAIPEI, Nov 5 - Taiwan has always enjoyed cross-party US support and Congress will continue to help in strengthening Taipei's defence capabilities, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Thursday when asked about arms sales following the US midterm elections.
Dollar edges lower as US election outcome cheers global markets (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
TOKYO: The dollar edged lower on Thursday in the aftermath of an overwhelming victory by Democrats in US midterm elections that cleared a major source of uncertainty and fuelled a rally in global equities. The yen firmed after minutes of the Bank of Japan’s…
What’s delaying the US Senate election results in Mississippi and Alaska? (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Ranked-choice voting may decide Alaska's Senate outcome, while Mississippi's race hangs on a knife's edge.
Taiwan sees continued US arms sale support after midterm election (opens CNA in a new tab)
While US President Donald Trump last December approved US$11 billion in arms for Taiwan, a second package worth about US$14 billion has stalled.
Dalal Street Gets A Rs 7 Lakh Crore Diwali Gift After US Election Shock (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty50 jumped as crude oil prices crashed over 8% on Thursday following the Democrats' sweeping victory in US midterms.
US gets another Indian-origin mayor as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles election (opens Times of India in a new tab)
US midterms: 'Most Americans' in London celebrating Donald Trump's election disaster (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
Shock results in votes for Congress were ‘100% a referendum and rejection of many of the Trump policies,’ say US Republicans based in Britain
Heckled, Branded Terrorist, He Still Won. Abdul El-Sayed's Viral Moment (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Before Abdul El-Sayed could make history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, he endured what critics called one of the most overtly Islamophobic campaigns in modern US politics.
US midterms: Will Trump take a tougher stance on China after his election setback? (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet for the third time in November.
Sarah Jukaku: First Muslim U.S. senator’s wife has a Karnataka link (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
Dr. Sarah is the granddaughter of the late J.H. Shamsuddin Jukaku, a lawyer from Bhatkal who served as Deputy Finance Minister in the erstwhile Mysore State government, led by the then Chief Minister B.D. Jatti, in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
US' 1st Muslim Senator Abdul El-Sayed Was Praised By Bill Clinton 19 Years Ago (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Abdul El-Sayed had earlier revealed that Bill Clinton had asked him to consider a career in politics instead of medicine.
German stocks hit record high after US midterm elections (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
FRANKFURT: German stocks hit a record high Thursday after the Democrats won a stunning victory over US President Donald Trump’s Republicans in the midterm elections, which has spurred investor optimism on Wall Street. The blue-chip DAX index rose almost 0.7…
Greater pressure to speed up arms sales to Taiwan possible after midterms (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
The White House has slowed down such sales, seen as a negotiating chip in its dealings with China
University of Michigan students rally behind Abdul El-Sayed after his Senate win over Mike Rogers (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate win sparked celebration at the University of Michigan, where young voters say cost of living drove turnout.
Obama, JD Vance agree US midterm elections were 'clear message' from voters to Republicans (opens Mothership in a new tab)
Democrats made significant gains on Nov. 4, even in states thought to be Republican strongholds.
Iran signals satisfaction, skepticism after US midterm vote (opens DW in a new tab)
While the Iranian regime says the US midterms will not change Washington's policy toward Tehran, some officials and commentators see the resounding Democratic victory as blowback against the Iran war.
Abdul El-Sayed puts hands on Sky News reporter in hostile confrontation hours before election victory (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Abdul El-Sayed confronted a Sky News reporter, dismissing the British journalist's questions just hours before winning Michigan's Senate race.
Kerala-born Nithya Raman becomes Los Angeles Mayor (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to take charge of the second most populous city in the U.S. after New York.
Bishara: US election deals a blow to warmongers (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara says the US election is a setback for warmongers.
Lula's election win dashes US hopes of quick access to Brazil's rare earths (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 5 - The reelection of leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as Brazil's president will likely dash US President Donald Trump's hopes of securing fast access to the world's second-largest rare earth reserves.
Generation Z and diversity redefine US politics in groundbreaking election (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Melat Kiros becomes the first Generation Z woman elected to Congress, embodying a new era of political representation.
