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Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms: “I thought that it was going to be a very long night”
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the governor-elect of Georgia, stated she was amazed that news outlets predicted her triumph so early at night on Tuesday.
“I put in my AirPods to work on my speech, and my husband was on the sofa near me, laying near me, and he kicked me, and I went like, ‘What?’ And he said, ‘They called it,’ and I said, ‘Called what?’ And so that’s how I knew,” she stated.
CBS News predicted Bottoms ‘success quickly before 9:30 p.m. Polls closed in Georgia at 7 p.m.
Bottoms, who will end up being Georgia’s very first Black guv and the very first Black lady guv throughout the U.S., stated she believed the outcome would be better.
“I thought that it was going to be a very long night. I knew that we had done the work, but Georgia has always, for the past few years, been a purple state, so I thought it would be much closer,” she stated.
5:13 AM
Democrat Jon Rosenthal beats Republican Bo French in awful race for Texas railway commissioner
Jon Rosenthal has actually ended up being the very first Democrat to win a Texas Railroad Commissioner race because 1990, CBS News jobs, after Republican Bo French declined to reevaluate his racist, anti-Muslim and antisemitic remarks.
The effective Texas railway commission does not handle railways, however rather controls the state’s huge oil and gas market. There are 3 overall commissioners– the other 2 are Republicans.
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2 Senate races still have not been called
2 Senate races stay toss-ups: Alaska and Mississippi.
Alaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola are secured a tight contest. Vote-counting might spend some time in the race, which was shocked recently by claims that operatives connected to Peltola assisted hire a prospect with the exact same very first and last name as Sullivan– which Peltola’s group rejected.
The Mississippi race in between GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde Smith and Democrat Scott Colom likewise stays close– a contest that was not extensively considered as competitive previous to Tuesday.
4:19 AM
Lots of House races yet to be figured out
Democrats won control of your home, however about 75 races have yet to be figured out.
We’re waiting for lead to a variety of competitive races, consisting of some that are suddenly close:
- Arizona’s 1st District: Republican Jay Feely vs. Democrat Amish Shah
- Arizona’s 6th District: Republican Politician Rep. Juan Ciscomani vs. Democrat JoAnna Mendoza
- California’s 22nd District: GOP Rep. David Valadao vs. Democrat Randy Villegas
- Colorado’s 4th District: GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert vs. Democrat Eileen Laubacher
- Colorado’s 5th District: GOP Rep. Jeff Crank vs. Democrat Jessica Killin
- Michigan’s 4th District: GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga vs. Democrat Sean McCann
- Michigan’s 7th District: Republican Politician Rep. Tom Barrett vs. Democrat William Lawrence
- Montana’s 1st District: Republican Aaron Flint vs. Democrat Sam Forstag
- Florida’s 7th District: Democrat Bale Dalton vs. Republican Ryan Elijah
- Florida’s 9th District: Democratic Rep. Darren Soto vs. Republican Dan Green
- Florida’s 13th District: GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna vs. Democrat Leela Gray
- Florida’s 27th District: GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar vs. Democrat Eliott Rodriguez
- New york city’s 17th District: GOP Rep. Mike Lawlor vs. Democrat Cait Conley
- North Carolina’s 1st District: Democratic Rep. Don Davis vs. Republican Laurie Buckhout
- North Carolina’s 9th District: GOP Rep. Richard Hudson vs. Democrat Richard Ojeda
- Virginia’s 1st District: GOP Rep. Rob Wittman vs. Democrat Shannon Taylor
- Washington’s 3rd District: Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez vs. Republican John Braun
4:01 AM
Sen. Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate election, warding off obstacle from independent Dan Osborn
GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts won reelection in the Nebraska Senate race, CBS News tasks, beating independent Dan Osborn.
Ricketts, 62, is a previous Nebraska guv who was selected to the Senate in 2023. He took on versus Osborn, a previous union leader who was making his 2nd Senate quote.
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3:56 AM
Iran responds to election results
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, an essential arbitrator in U.S.-Iran talks, acknowledged Tuesday’s election results– and connected them to the high customer rates wrought by the Iran war.
“Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message,” he composed on social networks “If the US govt betrays their public will to serve international paymasters and blackmailers, it will learn our NO comes with a Nightmare.”
2:30 AM
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed beat previous GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, CBS News jobs, ending up being the country’s very first Muslim senator and maintaining the seat for Democrats after among the most controversial contests of the midterm elections.
His win followed a last-minute shakeup in the race, with previous Democratic main challenger Haley Stevens backing Rogers over the weekend.
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1:54 AM
Elon Musk’s very first election night X post: “Data centers in space looking pretty appealing right now”
In his very first public remarks given that Democrats notched House and Senate triumphes, billionaire Elon Musk composed on X: “Data centers in space looking pretty appealing right now.”
The world’s wealthiest male invested numerous countless dollars helping Republican congressional prospects. His greatest financial investment was available in the Texas Senate race, which Republican Ken Paxton lost to Democrat James Talarico.
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Adam Hamilton, Kansas’ senator-elect, informs CBS News he’ll be an “independent-minded Democrat”
Adam Hamilton ended up being the very first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Kansas because 1932 on Tuesday– a task that needed him to encourage a great deal of Republicans to cross the aisle and choose him, even if that implied losing the Senate bulk for their chosen celebration.
CBS News asked what he believes Democrats must do. He stated they ought to end the war in Iran, address tariffs, lower health care expenses and bring back programs like SNAP– typically referred to as food stamps– that were reduced by the last Congress.
When asked what Democrats might propose that he would not support on behalf of the Republicans who chose him, he stated he thought in a strong border.
“I am an independent-minded Democrat. I’m going to work across the aisle so that Republicans and Democrats take into account each other’s concerns,” he informed CBS News.
Hamilton now has the job of representing his bipartisan union in a Congress where Democrats have actually been empowered with control of both homes. Kansas’ other Senate seat is held by Republican Sen. Jerry Moran, who Hamilton has actually stated will be his “best friend.”
“We are not flyover country. We are the heart of America. And today the heart of America has sent Washington a message: that we are better together than we are divided,” Hamilton informed fans in a success speech.
1:43 AM
HED Democrat Abdul El-Sayed states triumph: “Michigan, we did it!”
Democratic Senate prospect Abdul El-Sayed took the phase in Michigan to state triumph. CBS News has actually not predicted a winner in the race, which stays tight, though Democrats are evaluated as the most likely winners.
“Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed stated.
He stated he is “so proud and honored” to be their senator-elect. If he wins versus Republican Mike Rogers, El-Sayed will be the very first Muslim-American chosen to the U.S. Senate.
“You took a chance on the unlikeliest of candidates, so thank you,” he stated. “This is all yours.”
He thanked citizens for welcoming him to their churches, synagogues and homes.
“Thank you for your trust and your belief and your kindness,” he stated. “I’m going to take it all with me and I hope to bring back the kind of leadership that more than earns it.”
El-Sayed stated his challengers weren’t simply targeting and assaulting him, “they were targeting and attacking you.”
“They want an America that is too small for some of us. We know that America is big enough for all of us,” he stated.
It was a bitter race. El-Sayed’s vehement criticism of the Israeli federal government drew stiff pushback from Republicans and some moderate Democrats in both the main and basic election, and President Trump often made incendiary remarks about El-Sayed, calling him “Mohammad” and stating he must be required to go through a metal detector. He indicated that bitterness throughout his speech early Wednesday.
“So Mike, enjoy your retirement!” El-Sayed stated, informing him to enjoy his luxury yachts.
“You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope,” he stated. “May we never have to see the likes of you in the state again.”
“JD, habibi, there is this delicious irony in the fact that you’re constitutionally obligated to swear me in in January,” he stated, before nodding to Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio heritage. “So you know what that means! Wolverine one, buckeye zero!”
“Donald, look, I know you’ve struggled with my name,” he stated. “So after JD swears me in in January, you can just go on and call me senator.”
“To the super PACs and special interests who tried to beat us, we are coming for your system of politics,” he stated. “To AIPAC, who spent $42 million against us, thank you for giving me the opportunity to beat you twice.”
1:30 AM
Obama states American individuals “sent a clear message”
Former President Barack Obama stated American citizens sent out a “clear message,” Democrats now require to “roll up our sleeves.”
“Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face,” stated the previous president, who held a number of rallies for Democratic prospects in current weeks.
“These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in every region of the country — including in areas once considered long shots,” he stated. “They came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political perspectives, but were united by shared values, a belief in public service, and a commitment to putting the people of their districts and states first.”
He likewise revealed thankfulness to election authorities and volunteers.
“While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future,” he stated.
1:28 AM
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller loses reelection after accusations of domestic abuse, pressure to resign
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller lost his quote for reelection to Democrat Brian Poindexter in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, CBS News forecasted.
Miller defied calls over the summer season to end his project before a due date that would have enabled Republicans to change him on the November tally in the middle of claims of domestic abuse towards his ex-wife and young child. The claims, which Miller rejected, put the northeastern Ohio district long held by Republicans in play.
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report ranked the race as strong Republican previously this year, however moved the contest to a toss-up in August.
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1:18 AM
Republican politician and Democrat neck-and-neck in Mississippi Senate race
Republican Politician Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith remains in a suddenly close battle to keep her Senate seat. She and Democrat Scott Colom are neck-and-neck in Mississippi, with almost all of the votes in.[ 19659105]
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A lot of Maine citizens felt GOP Sen. Susan Collins was too near Trump, exit surveys reveal
When Republican Sen. Susan Collins was reelected in 2020, she directly won ladies citizens. Exit surveys reveal that on Tuesday, they backed Democrat Troy Jackson
While Collins frequently attempts to distance herself from President Trump, females citizens and a lot of Maine citizens in general stated she was too encouraging of the president.
And Mr. Trump’s tariffs are not popular here. A lot of Maine citizens (69 %) feel they have actually damaged their regional economy. Numerous in the state said the expense of living was an essential consider their vote and they chose Jackson by a 33-point margin.
Although more citizens believed Collins would do a much better task than Jackson getting federal financing for Maine, that wasn’t enough to press her over the top.
1:04 AM
GOP Senate prospect Mike Rogers states “there is a path for us to win this thing”
Republican Michigan Senate prospect Mike Rogers revealed self-confidence, informing advocates early Wednesday early morning, “there is a path for us to win this thing.”
“Guess what’s left? It’s coming our way,” he stated.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed presently has a lead, however around one-third of the vote is still uncounted. CBS News examines that the seat is a most likely Democratic win, however has actually not forecasted a winner.
Rogers stated: “We’re very, very confident we’re going to turn this thing around,” before informing fans to get some sleep.
1:03 AM
Surveys close in Alaska
Surveys closed in Alaska at 1 a.m. ET, implying all ballot in the United States has actually concluded.
The Senate race in Alaska will be carefully enjoyed, by anybody still awake.
12:56 AM
“Tonight, we defeated Goliath,” Talarico states in Texas
In his success speech in Texas, Democratic Senator-elect James Talarico compared his success and his story to the scriptural story of David and Goliath.
“In this race, we went up against our own Goliaths — the richest man in the world, the most powerful man in the world, and the entire Washington, D.C. establishment,” Talarico stated.
“David wasn’t as big or as strong as Goliath,” he continued. “He didn’t have as many weapons. But he had hope. He had faith. And he had a slingshot. You were my slingshot. The people of Texas were my slingshot. And tonight, and tonight, we defeated Goliath.”
Previously at night, Paxton praised Talarico, stating he would wish him.
12:52 AM
Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race, beating Sen. Susan Collins
Democrat Troy Jackson beat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race, CBS News jobs, in an essential success for Democrats who have actually sought for years to oust the Republican senator.
Collins stated previously that she yielded to Jackson.
12:50 AM
Brian Fitzpatrick ends up being newest Pennsylvania Republican to lose reelection
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick lost his race in Pennsylvania’s 1st District, CBS News forecasted, ending up being the most recent House Republican from the state to lose reelection.
He lost to Democrat Bob Harvie, a Bucks County commissioner.
Fitzpatrick, a moderate, was among the couple of House Republicans to vote to restrict President Trump’s capability to additional strike Iran. He has a history of exceeding other GOP legislators.
12:45 AM
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed most likely to win Michigan Senate race
Democratic Senate prospect Abdul El-Sayed is most likely to beat Republican prospect Mike Rogers, CBS News approximates. CBS News has actually not predicted a winner in the race.
12:43 AM
Schumer states Democrats have actually won the Senate “against all odds”
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer– who might be Senate bulk leader quickly– started his election night remarks by stating “against all odds, we Democrats have won the Senate.”
Democrats have 5 words for Americans, he stated: “Relief is on the way.”
Schumer stated Republicans made the option to follow President Trump “over the cliff.”
“The American people reduced the red brick wall to a pile of bricks,” he stated.
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12:42 AM
Democrat Bobby Pulido turns essential South Texas district, beating Rep. Monica De La Cruz
Democrat Bobby Pulido beat incumbent Rep. Monica De La Cruz, CBS News tasks, turning the essential South Texas district that Democrats had actually greatly targeted after the area had actually swung towards Republicans in 2024.
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12:37 AM
Thune states “thankfully, we still have President Trump in the White House”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated he’s proud of what Senate Republicans have actually done, and stated he’s happy Republicans still have President Trump in the White House. Thune will no longer be Senate bulk leader come January.
“As we head into 2027, Senate Republicans will not stand idly by as the far-left, socialist wing of the Democrat Party attempts to unwind everything we’ve done,” Thune composed on X[ 19659154]
12:37 AM
Sen. Susan Collins yields to Democrat Troy Jackson
Republican Politician Sen. Susan Collins has actually yielded to Democratic opposition Troy Jackson, ending a decades-long profession in Congress.
CBS News has actually not forecasted a winner in the race.
“It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of Maine in the United States Senate. I’m proud of all I have been able to accomplish for our state and for our country in the past 30 years,” she stated, verifying that she contacted us to praise Jackson and “to assure him that my staff and I will work to ensure a smooth transition.”
A senior Jackson consultant likewise informed CBS News that Collins yielded.
12:28 AM
Democrat Troy Jackson declares success in Maine. CBS News has actually not called the race.
Taking the phase with his household in Maine, Democratic Senate prospect Troy Jackson thanked his fans.
CBS News has actually not forecasted a winner in the race in between Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
“We did it! Working people did it!” he stated.
Jackson stated he’s “so damn proud” to be standing there with everybody. Jackson, a long time logger, stated he associates with individuals enjoying him who are simply getting home from shift work.[ 19659166]he stated.
12:27 AM
GOP loses 3 of Iowa’s 4 House seats
Democrats have actually turned control of 3 of Iowa’s 4 House seats.
GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks lost reelection to Democrat Christina Bohannan in Iowa’s 1st District in their 3rd successive rematch, CBS News predicted. The race was anticipated to be close in the months leading up to the election. As November neared, election forecasters moved the race in favor of Democrats.
Democrat Lindsay James beat Republican Joe Mitchell in Iowa’s 2nd District, which is presently held by GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson, who lost her quote for Senate.
And GOP Rep. Zach Nunn lost reelection to Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott in Iowa’s 3rd District.
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Leading Dem on House Oversight Committee: “Lawyer up”
Previewing the most likely gush of congressional examinations following Democrats’ House triumph, Rep. Robert Garcia, the leading Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, stated in a declaration: “Lawyer up.”
12:21 AM
Trump states he will accept election outcomes
President Trump stated he will accept the outcomes of the midterm elections.
“Yes, sure I’ll accept them. Why wouldn’t I?” he informed Fox News’ Bret Baier.
12:19 AM
Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota 2026 Senate election, CBS News tasks
Democrat Peggy Flanagan beat Michele Tafoya in the Minnesota Senate race, CBS News tasks, protecting the seat for Democrats after Sen. Tina Smith decided not to look for reelection.
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12:17 AM
Trump states he’s shocked by election results
In a live interview on Fox News, President Trump stated he was “a little bit surprised” by his celebration’s midterm losses.
“I thought they’d do better,” he stated, indicating his “tremendous rallies” and “great excitement.”
He stated he means to deal with congressional Democrats, including that he talked with numerous on Tuesday, though he didn’t call them. Asked how he will deal with the celebration, he indicated his veto power, calling it “impervious” and “one of the stronger powers that a president has.”
“And after a couple of months of vetoes, they’ll call and they’ll say, ‘How do we get this stuff done?’ And we’ll work together,” he stated.
He anticipated: “We can work with them on immigration, I think.”
He stated Democrats “did a good job” and “fought hard.”
He informed Fox News he “felt very badly” about GOP Sen. Darline Graham’s loss, keeping in mind the death of her sibling, long time Sen. Lindsey Graham.
“She’s essentially mourning and campaigning at the same time, and then on top of it, this happens,” he stated.
Otherwise, he mainly blamed GOP prospects, stating his base “didn’t like the candidates.”
“Some of the candidates that I endorsed fought me, and they didn’t like that they fought me,” he stated, keeping in mind how faithful his base tends to be.
And he stated he does not prepare to make any modifications in his Cabinet.
He acknowledged that the Iran war and its influence on energy rates were likely a drag on his celebration.
“Historically, I think I’ll be judged for having done the right thing, but that gave us an evening that was not that pleasant,” the president stated.
12:15 AM
“America is back,” Jeffries states
Home Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries stated Democrats will start providing for Americans as quickly as they take control of Congress in January.[ 19659202]he stated, to cheers.
12:06 AM
Head of Iowa Farmer’s Union states members voted like Trump was on the tally
CBS News asked Aaron Lehman, the head of the Iowa Farmer’s Union, about President Trump’s regular require Americans to vote like he was on the tally.
“They did,” he stated.
12:02 AM
Louisiana, Nebraska, Mississippi Senate races ranked as toss-ups
Senate races in 3 typically deep-red states– Louisiana, Nebraska and Mississippi– are presently ranked toss-ups by CBS News.
The Louisiana Senate race is a face-off in between Republican Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis, and the Mississippi race is in between GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom. Prior to election night, neither race was commonly considered as a competitive contest.
The Nebraska Senate race is competitive in between independent Dan Osborn and Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.
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In concession speech, Darline Graham states it’s been a “difficult few months”
Speaking at a watch celebration in Columbia, South Carolina, Republican Sen. Darlene Graham stated it’s been a “very difficult few months” — a recommendation to the death of her bro, Sen. Lindsey Graham.
“I lost my dear brother Lindsey and one of our South Carolina’s greatest leaders in July,” she stated. “Since then, I’ve run in a contentious primary and runoff extending into mid-August, and now a general election. I would trade this all 1,000 times over to have my brother back, but God had a different plan.”
11:50 PM
Trump starts political punditry blame video game, calling Greg Abbott a “RINO”
President Trump required to Truth Social, stating he will “become a political pundit” on why his preferred prospects lost in the midterms.
He rapidly followed through on that guarantee, composing that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lost since he’s a “RINO.”
“If Greg Abbott, the Governor of Texas, hadn’t become a RINO in the last six months of his Political Life, he wouldn’t have lost,” Mr. Trump composed. “He went back to his original formula, and it wasn’t pretty!”
11:49 PM
Ken Paxton praises James Talarico, calling it a “difficult” night for Republicans
In Texas, Republican Ken Paxton praised Democratic Senate winner James Talarico. He is the very first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in Texas considering that 1988.
Keeping his remarks inform, Paxton called it a “difficult” night for Republicans.
11:40 PM
Pelosi congratulates House Democrats and tosses assistance behind Jeffries for speaker
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi provided a declaration congratulating House Democrats, and tossing her assistance behind House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker.
“Tonight, the American people have changed the course of our country,” she stated. “By electing a Democratic House Majority, they have broken Washington’s Republican monopoly on power and restored a constitutional check on a President who has governed as though none should exist. They have demanded lower costs, better healthcare and a government that fights for working families.”
“With tremendous personal pride, I congratulate our next Speaker, Hakeem Jeffries,” she included. “Exactly twenty years after I became the first woman to hold the gavel, he will make history as the first Black Speaker of the House. I know the strength, judgment and resolve that office demands. Hakeem has those qualities in abundance. He has led Democrats to this extraordinary victory, and he will be a magnificent speaker.”
11:37 PM
Trump praises Democrats in call with CBS News
Speaking With CBS News’ senior White House reporter Weijia Jiang, the president praised Democrats on their success.
“My message is congratulations to the Democrats, and I look forward to working with you for the good of our country,” the president stated.
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11:35 PM
Democrats acquire control of the Senate
Democrats have actually acquired control of the Senate, CBS News predicted quickly after 11:30 p.m.
That indicates Democrats will have the ability to obstruct President Trump’s candidates, and Democrats will have a much better possibility at passing legislation. On Tuesday night, the president has actually stated he prepares to deal with Democrats, however he’s likewise stated he will utilize his veto powers as required.
11:34 PM
Democrat Josh Turek beats Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate race
Democratic Iowa Senate prospect Josh Turek has actually beat Republican Ashley Hinson, CBS News jobs.
11:26 PM
Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate election, turning seat for Democrats
Democrat Adam Hamilton beat GOP Sen. Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate race, CBS News jobs, unseating the incumbent in a significant upset that comes as the state hasn’t chosen a Democrat to the Senate in almost a century.
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11:22 PM
“We’ll work with the Democrats,” Trump states, not arguing with election results
Speaking on Politico’s livestream, President Trump stated he’ll deal with Democrats– and easily utilize his veto power. Throughout the call with Politico’s Dasha Burns, which aired live, the president did not argue with the authenticity of the election results.
“We’ll work with the Democrats,” the president stated.
Mr. Trump stated he’ll think about doing whatever that’s excellent and proper for the nation.
Asked how Democratic control in Congress will alter his presidency, he stated, “I’ll let you know a year from now.”
The president stated he’ll have a “powerful” veto power, “and if I think it’s good, we’re just gonna veto.”
On the possibility of more Iran strikes, the president stated “we’re going to take a look” and choose if additional strikes are needed.
The president stated House Speaker Mike Johnson has actually done a great task, however decreased to totally back Johnson to continue to lead Republicans in your home.
“I think he’s done a very good job,” the president stated, when asked if Johnson must continue to lead Republicans in your home. “I think he’s done a good job, they’re going to have to make that decision,” the president reiterated, when asked the very same concern once again.
11:21 PM
Iowa Senate race leans Democratic
CBS News evaluates the Iowa Senate race as leaning Democratic.
Democrat Josh Turek is taking on versus Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson.
11:20 PM
Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa guv’s race
Democrat Rob Sand has actually won the Iowa gubernatorial race, CBS News tasks, beating Republican Zach Lahn.
As soon as a swing state, Iowa has actually grown significantly conservative in the last few years. The state has actually had a hard time financially in current years, especially under tariffs and high energy costs wrought by the Iran war. President Trump’s preferred gubernatorial prospect– Randy Feenstra– likewise lost the GOP main to Lahn.
11:11 PM
Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate seat
Democrat Sherrod Brown, a previous senator from Ohio, will be a senator as soon as again,
11:10 PM
Republican Greg Abbott beat by Gina Hinojosa in Texas guv race ‘
Republican Politician Gov. Greg Abbott has actually lost to Democrat Gina Hinojosa in his quote for reelection, CBS News tasks. After her upset win, Hinojosa will be the very first Democrat to work as Texas guv because Ann Richards in the early 1990s.
Abbott has actually called Hinojosa to yield, 2 sources inform CBS News.
10:55 PM
James Talarico wins Texas Senate election, CBS News jobs, turning seat for Democrats
Democrat James Talarico will beat Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, CBS News tasks, marking a significant flip that Democrats have actually long looked for in the Lone Star State.
11:03 PM
CBS News rates Ohio Senate race a most likely Democratic win
CBS News approximates that Democrat Sherrod Brown is most likely to win the Ohio
10:54 PM
Amy Acton wins Ohio guv’s race versus Vivek Ramaswamy
Democrat Amy Acton is the victor in the Ohio gubernatorial race versus Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, CBS News jobs.
Ramaswamy’s questionable advertisement including Acton’s separated mom controlled the news cycle in the race, and Ramaswamy at first waited the advertisement before ultimately taking it off the air.
10:47 PM
Cornyn praises Talarico: “The voters have spoken”
Republican Politician Sen. John Cornyn, who lost his main race to the now-defeated Ken Paxton, praised Democrat James Talarico.
CBS News has actually not yet predicted a winner in the Texas Senate race, however rates the contest as most likely to be won by Talarico.
“The voters have spoken, and I want to extend my congratulations to James Talarico on his election to the U.S. Senate,” Cornyn composed on X “I look forward to meeting him and offering my assistance with his transition as he prepares to serve Texans in the U.S. Senate.”
10:41 PM
Trump states he wasn’t on the tally, and if he was, “we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!”
As Republican losses continue to roll in, President Trump required to Truth Social..
“I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!” he published “Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
On the project path, the president informed citizens to “pretend” he was on the tally.
10:39 PM
Jeffries states “victory for America!”
After CBS News and other outlets forecasted Democrats will win your home, Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries published on X: “Victory for America!”
He will likely be the next speaker of your home.
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Senior GOP strategist states blame rests with someone: Trump
A senior Republican celebration strategist straight associated with GOP midterm method is positioning the blame for the GOP’s bad night on someone: President Trump. The personnel sent out CBS News the president’s low approval scores and stated, “The Story of the night.”
A different senior Republican Party authorities associated with House GOP midterm method called it a “bloodbath.”
“I don’t think anybody imagined the bottom falling out the way it did,” the celebration authorities stated.
10:34 PM
Texas Senate race a most likely Democratic win
The Senate race in Texas
10:23 PM
Buttigieg calls outcomes “absolutely tectonic”
Biden-era previous Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg explained the midterm outcomes as “absolutely tectonic” throughout CBS News’ election broadcast, stating, “Good news after good news keeps rolling in.”
“We are seeing the early signs of something that is less of a result than it is a revolt,” he stated. “It is a sign that the American people are comprehensively rejecting Donald Trump’s policies and the congressional Republicans who enable them.”
Buttigieg talked to CBS News from Democratic Michigan Senate prospect Abdul El-Sayed’s watch celebration. The vital race stays a toss-up. He stayed positive, stating that “different states are different” and questioning Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens ‘recommendation of Republican Mike Rogers had a significant effect.
Buttigieg ran for president in 2020, and is commonly considered as a possible future Democratic competitor.[ 19659310]
10:15 PM
Democrats acquire control of your house
Democrats will get control of your home, CBS News tasks.
Democratic control of your home will indicate subpoena and investigative power for Democrats, which will identify President Trump’s last 2 years in workplace.
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10:04 PM
Surveys close in Nevada, Utah and Montana
Surveys have actually closed in Nevada, Utah and Montana.
The Senate race in Montana and the guv’s race in Nevada are competitive.
10:00 PM
Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race, turning seat for Democrats
Democrat Annie Andrews beat GOP Sen. Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate race, CBS News jobs, in a significant upset.
9:56 PM
White House purchased food from the Cheesecake Factory
The White House has actually purchased food from the Cheesecake Factory for supper, according to a post from primary deputy interactions director Kaelan Dorr.
“WH eating good on a big day,” Dorr published
The relocation is a referral to previous President Barack Obama’s discuss the project path that the president’s White House
9:55 PM
South Carolina Senate race now most likely Democratic
CBS News now ranks the South Carolina Senate contest as most likely Democratic.
9:53 PM
Kansas Senate and guv races lean Democratic
Both the Senate and guv’s races in Kansas lean Democratic, CBS News approximates.
Adam Hamilton is leading Republican incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall. A Democrat hasn’t won a Kansas Senate seat in almost a century.
And in the gubernatorial race, Democrat Cindy Holscher is leading Republican Ty Masterson. The state presently has a Democratic guv.
9:47 PM
White House state of mind is “defiant,” authorities states, keeping in mind Trump “was not on the ballot”
A White House authorities informed CBS News the state of mind in the White House is “defiant.”
“President Trump was not on the ballot, and it’s proven that Trump voters show up when he is on the ballot,” the authorities stated.
“Also, candidate quality matters, and President Trump did a better job promoting many of the candidates on the ballot than the candidates did themselves,” the White House authorities continued.
“And a final note here: regardless of how today plays out, President Trump’s resolve to stop the Radical Left is only going to become stronger. Buckle up,” the authorities stated.
In pre-midterm rallies, the president often motivated citizens to “pretend” that he was on the tally, even stating sometimes that
9:37 PM
Texas Senate and guv’s races lean Democratic
Both the Senate race and the guv’s race in Texas lean Democratic, CBS News approximates.
A Democrat has actually not won statewide in the Lone Star State in more than 3 years.
9:35 PM
“Georgia, you did it!” Jon Ossoff states in triumph speech
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who won reelection, required to the phase to thank the citizens and volunteers.
“Georgia, you did it!” he stated.
Ossoff likewise praised fellow Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, who won the guv’s race.
9:28 PM
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia guv’s race
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has actually won Georgia’s race for guv, beating Republican Rick Jackson, CBS News has actually predicted.
Bottoms is the very first Democrat to win a Georgia guv
She will be the very first lady to act as guv in Georgia, the very first Black guv of Georgia and the very first Black female to act as guv of any state.
9:21 PM
Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida guv’s race
Republican Politician Rep. Byron Donalds has actually beat Democrat David Jolly in Florida’s gubernatorial election and is set to end up being the very first Black guv in the state’s history, CBS News jobs.
Donalds’ success marks another significant win for Republicans in Florida, extending the celebration’s control of the guv’s workplace after 8 years under Gov. Ron DeSantis, who was disallowed from looking for a 3rd successive term.
The triumph likewise brings nationwide significance. Donalds would end up being the Black Republican chosen guv in U.S. historyJust 3 Black guvs have actually formerly been chosen nationwide, all Democrats.
Learn more here.
9:18 PM
Trump has no public looks on his schedule Wednesday
President Trump has no public looks on his schedule Wednesday, according to a schedule launched by the White House. He has a number of closed-press policy conferences, however there is no post-midterms interview set up currently.
9:16 PM
Senior GOP operative: “It looks biblically bad”
2 senior Republican Party operatives associated with the celebration’s midterm method informed CBS News there is growing issue within leading Senate GOP circles over the election results.
“It looks biblically bad,” among the operatives informed CBS News.
Another leading GOP operative straight associated with Senate midterm technique was likewise blunt.
“Dude,” the strategist stated. “Bloodbath.”
9:10 PM
Democrats turn North Carolina’s 11th District, where Chuck Edwards deserted reelection
Democrat Jamie Ager turned control of North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, CBS News jobs, marking the very first time a Democrat has actually won the seat given that 2010.
Ager, a fourth-generation farmer, was at first expected to deal with GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, who ended his reelection quote in early August. State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom changed Edwards on the tally less than 90 days before the election, putting her at a downside in a currently hard political environment for Republicans.
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved the race from lean Republican to toss-up after Edwards suspended his project. As Election Day neared, election forecasters moved the race once again to lean Democrat.
Learn more here.
9:08 PM
South Carolina Senate race leans Democratic, with Graham in jeopardy
The South Carolina Senate race leans Democratic, CBS News approximates. Annie Andrews, the Democratic prospect, is leading Darline Graham, the Republican incumbent and sibling of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The last time a Democrat won a Senate race in South Carolina was 1998, which was a long time incumbent senator, Fritz Hollings.
9:05 PM
In New Hampshire, victor Chris Pappas states “we all owe John Sununu a big debt of gratitude”
Speaking after his success in the New Hampshire Senate race, Democratic winner Chris Pappas stated New Hampshire owes his challenger, Republican John Sununu, a “big debt of gratitude” for his service to the state. Sununu is a previous U.S. senator.
“A few minutes ago, I just got a very gracious call from John Sununu,” Pappas informed the crowd in his success speech. “He wished us and our team well. And I wish the same for him and his family. And I think we all owe John Sununu a big debt of gratitude for his public service for the people of New Hampshire.”
Pappas informed the crowd it had “been a long campaign against a backdrop of the chaos, corruption and chaos, coming out of Washington.” He stated citizens revealed Washington “needs a new generation at the table to fix things.”
9:00 PM
Surveys close in 15 more states, consisting of Texas, Michigan, Iowa and Kansas
At 9 p.m., surveys closed in 15 more states:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- New york city
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Secret races consist of the Senate race in Texas, the Senate race in Michigan, the Senate and guv’s races in Iowa,
8:41 PM
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody beats Democrat Angie Nixon, safeguarding Republican seat
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody beat Democrat Angie Nixon in the Florida Senate race, CBS News tasks, keeping the seat under Republican control.
Moody, 51, was selected in 2015 to fill a job left by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. She formerly acted as Florida’s chief law officer, after working as an industrial litigator and federal district attorney.
Moody took on versus Nixon, who’s represented parts of the Jacksonville location in the Florida statehouse because 2020. Nixon, 42, is a democratic socialist prospect who managed an upset triumph versus a more moderate challenger in the main, establishing the race versus Moody.
Nixon’s main success was amongst a series of wins by progressive-left prospects this cycle, in an essential midterm dynamic as the Democrats came to grips with varying visions for the celebration’s future. The basic election contests are another story, specifically in a state like Florida.
Find out more here.
8:37 PM
Democrats hang on to 3 redistricted Florida seats
2 Florida Democrats whose districts were made more beneficial to Republicans endured redistricting, CBS News tasks.
Rep. Kathy Castor, who has actually remained in Congress considering that 2007, won reelection in the 14th District.
And Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who was very first chosen in 2022 and beat a democratic socialist in the main, won the race in the 25th District.
The 22nd District was likewise redrawn to prefer the GOP, however Democratic prospect Pia Dandiya is forecasted to win.
8:30 PM
Democrat Roy Cooper beats Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate race
Democrat Roy Cooper beat Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, CBS News jobs, marking the Democrats’very first flip of the night.
Cooper, 69, is a popular two-term guv and the longest-serving state attorney general of the United States in North Carolina’s history. His Senate candidateship established North Carolina as Democrats’ finest opportunity to win a Republican-held seat throughout the 2026 midterm elections after GOP Sen. Thom Tillis chose not to look for reelection.
Cooper took on versus Whatley, the previous Republican National Committee chairman who had never ever formerly run for workplace however was backed by President Trump.
Whatley, 57, operated in previous President George W. Bush’s administration and as chief of personnel for previous North Carolina Sen. Elizabeth Dole before functioning as chairman of the state Republican Party. He went on to play a main function in President Trump’s reelection effort as RNC chair, and got in the Senate race with the president’s support.
North Carolina hasn’t chosen a Democratic senator considering that 2008. And even before Tillis chose not to look for reelection, dealing with a main hazard from the president, the race was anticipated to be competitive, considering that Mr. Trump won the state by simply 3 points in 2024.
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8:21 PM
Democrat Chris Pappas wins in New Hampshire
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas has actually beat previous GOP Sen. John Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race, CBS News tasks, keeping the seat in Democratic control after Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s retirement.
Pappas, 46, has actually represented New Hampshire in your home because 2019, where he’s a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. He campaigned as an independent voice for New Hampshire, handling a powerful challenger in Sununu, whose household has prevalent name acknowledgment in the state.
Sununu, 62, is the kid of previous Gov. John H. Sununu and sibling of previous Gov. Chris Sununu, and his name brings substantial weight in New Hampshire. He looked for a resurgence quote to the upper chamber– after representing New Hampshire in your house and Senate for more than a years, he was beat by Shaheen in 2008.
With Sununu, Republicans saw among couple of chances for a pickup this cycle, aiming to turn the seat although New Hampshire hasn’t chosen a Republican to the Senate given that 2010. And though a Republican likewise hasn’t won in the state at the governmental level given that 2000, Republicans have actually managed the guv’s estate considering that 2017.
Find out more here.
8:19 PM
Susan Collins speaks in Maine, thanking fans while result stays unsure
Republican Politician Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who remains in a toss-up race versus Democrat Troy Jackson, required to the phase minutes after surveys closed in Maine.
She thanked her member of the family separately for their assistance, together with her personnel and volunteers.
“You made the case, and I am so grateful to each and every one of you,” she stated
Collins provided no indicator regarding how she believes the race is leaning. Maine utilizes ranked option ballot, implying it will likely take longer to identify a winner compared to other states.
8:13 PM
Florida Senate and guv races are toss-ups with the majority of votes counted
CBS News identifies both the Senate and guv races in Florida as toss-ups since 8 p.m., with approximately 90 %of votes counted. Votes are still can be found in from Florida’s panhandle, nevertheless, which leans Republican.
8:08 PM
Where House races in Florida stand
There are numerous House races we’re enjoying in Florida. Since 8 p.m., here’s where they stand.
These 3 Republican-held districts are competitive:
- Florida’s 7th District: CBS News ranks the race as a toss-up in between Democrat Bale Dalton and Republican Ryan Elijah.
- Florida’s 13th District: CBS News ranks the race as a toss-up in between GOP incumbent Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Democrat Leela Gray.
- Florida’s 27th District: CBS News ranks the race as a toss-up in between GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar and Democrat Eliott Rodriguez. Salazar made news previously this year after the Miami-area legislator braked with President Trump on migration.
These 4 Democratic districts were redrawn by state legislators to make them more GOP-leaning:
- Florida’s 9th District: CBS News ranks the race as a toss-up in between Democratic Rep. Darren Soto and Republican Dan Green.
- Florida’s 14th District: CBS News ranks the race as lean Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor.
- Florida’s 22nd District: CBS News ranks the race as most likely Democratic prospect Pia Dandiya.
- Florida’s 25th District: CBS News ranks the race as most likely Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz.
8:01 PM
Surveys close in 16 more states, with outcomes now being available in from half the nation
At 8 p.m., surveys closed in 16 more states and the District of Columbia. Those states are Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Maryland, Missouri, Alabama, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware.
Secret races in those states consist of the Senate and guv’s races in Florida, numerous House races in Pennsylvania, a House race in New Jersey, the Senate race in Maine and the Senate race in New Hampshire.
7:49 PM
Joe Manchin states Trump is “not coming across with any empathy whatsoever”
Joe Manchin, previous U.S. senator from West Virginia, stated Mr. Trump is stopping working to satisfy the minute for the American individuals.
“He’s not coming across with any empathy whatsoever as to how difficult it is to live today,” Manchin stated on CBS News.
Groceries and gas costs are “unbelievable,” he stated. “And all we hear about is how rich America is.”
If there was ever a blue wave, this is established to be one, Manchin stated.
Manchin, a Democrat for the majority of his political profession, left the Democratic Party in 2024 to end up being an independent.
7:45 PM
Trump has actually been viewing election protection all the time, “anxious” to understand what environment he deals with, authorities state
President Trump has actually been enjoying election protection all the time, and he stays carefully positive about the outcomes, senior administration authorities informed CBS News. The president is distressed about understanding what environment he deals with for the rest of his term, the authorities stated.
The president prepared to enjoy returns with Cabinet members, senior personnel and consultants in the East Room and State Dining Room. Senior administration authorities explained it not as a seeing “party,” As a “low-key reception.”
The total state of mind in the West Wing is silenced, numerous sources stated. Personnel are currently bracing for Mr. Trump’s anger and aggravation in the days to come.
The president seems like he “left it all on the field” with his project technique, one authorities stated, which the previous 4 weeks’ worth of work has actually tightened up the margins. His group thinks the result “would be far worse” if he had actually not held the a great deal of rallies that he did. Sources likewise indicate internal information that reveals a strong GOP end up on Tuesday, specifically in Florida and Iowa where they are feeling more positive about winning. That stated, they are worried about the majority of the tight Senate races, and they have actually accepted that they will lose your home disallowing some unforeseen shift.
One senior administration authorities acknowledged that the Republican prospects might have been more powerful, particularly calling Ohio gubernatorial prospect Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham.
The president just recently stated he would accept the election results if they were “honest.” Senior administration authorities stated the president is ruling out stating martial law or pressing authorities not to license the outcomes. The authorities, nevertheless, will be going through the outcomes to ensure there are no “irregularities,” they stated.
7:39 PM
Ossoff wins in Georgia, keeping Senate seat in Democratic hands
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff beat GOP Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race, CBS News jobs, keeping his seat in the upper chamber.
Ossoff, 39, was the sole Democrat looking for reelection in a state that President Trump won in 2024. He initially pertained to the Senate in 2021, when he provided Democrats one of 2 overflow triumphes in Georgia. This cycle, Republicans saw the race as an essential reward as they looked for to keep control of the chamber. After an unpleasant main battle, and dealing with individual debates and nationwide headwinds, Collins was not able to make substantial inroads in the Peach State.
Learn more here.
7:31 PM
Surveys close in Ohio, North Carolina and West Virginia
Since 7:30 p.m., 3 more states have actually closed their surveys: Ohio, North Carolina and West Virginia.
The contest for guv and Senate in
7:11 PM
Georgia Senate race leans Ossoff, while South Carolina is a toss-up
The Senate race in Georgia is presently favoring incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff, who initially won election in 2021, according to CBS News’ race scores. The contest in South Carolina in between GOP Sen. Darline Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews is ranked a toss-up, as is the guv’s race in Georgia.
7:06 PM
Jeffries: Democrats “on the verge” of reclaiming the bulk
Home Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries informed press reporters Tuesday night that Democrats “are on the verge” of reclaiming control of your home, however included that they “take nothing for granted.”
“We’re going to continue to run through the finish line,” he informed press reporters in Washington, D.C. “The early vote numbers were strong, and today’s vote numbers all across the country are strong in blue states, in swing states and in red states.”
Jeffries decreased to forecast the number of seats Democrats might win, stating “we’re working hard to get to 218, and then to win as many seats as we can on top of that.”
Asked whether he would connect to President Trump if Democrats win the bulk, Jeffries stated, “we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”
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7:00 PM
Surveys close in 6 states as outcomes begin to come in
Surveys have actually completely closed in the following states, the very first of the night: Indiana, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia.
The Senate contests in Georgia and South Carolina are both battlefield races, as are the guv’s race in Georgia and 2 House races in Virginia.
You can discover complete election results for all races in the CBS News Election.
6:51 PM/ November 3, 2026
Trump states he’s prepared to utilize “tremendous powers” if Democrats take control
“I have the ultimate power — it’s called ‘veto,'” President Trump informed CBS News in an unique phone interview before surveys close, when inquired about the possibility of a Democratic-controlled Congress next year.
Mr. Trump states he is prepared to ban Democratic legislation if needed, and he invites the name “Mr. Veto,” in regards to explaining his technique to Democrats, need to they win a bulk in your home or Senate.
Pollsters have actually been forecasting some GOP losses and in late October, CBS News’ ballot recommended Republicans might be on track to lose control of your home
Still, Mr. Trump stayed positive on Tuesday when inquired about the Republican Party’s possibilities throughout the phone interview. And he stated that no matter the outcomes and the makeup of Congress next year, he feels great about his capability to pursue his program in the coming 2 years. He mentioned that current Supreme Court choices have actually empowered him and his administration to wield extensive executive powers inside the federal government even if Congress attempts to obstruct him.
In the interview, Mr. Trump pointed out Trump v. Slaughter a Supreme Court choice from previously this year that enabled him to fire Rebecca Slaughter, a member of the Federal Trade Commission, and stated that 6 to 3 choice allows him to put in sweeping control over numerous federal companies, boards and commissions, no matter who holds bulks in your home and Senate.
“We won the Slaughter case and the Slaughter case gives the president tremendous powers that it never had before,” Mr. Trump stated.
Learn more here.
6:22 PM/ November 3, 2026
Exit surveys reveal prevalent frustration amongst citizens
Citizens are simply plain not pleased.
Present exit surveys reveal approximately three-quarters of citizens are at least discontented with the instructions of the nation. More are upset now about how things are going than they remained in 2024, as financial stress and anxiety continues. Those ballot for Democrats are especially most likely to be mad.
The problem of the economy, and rely on Mr. Trump to repair it, assisted move him to triumph in 2024, however citizens feel no much better about the condition of the economy today.
More citizens have unfavorable views of the economy now than they did 2 years back, and views of the economy are more in line with what we saw in the 2022 midterms, when the celebration in power lost seats.
5:43 PM/ November 3, 2026
Trump states he’s been viewing pre-election protection on Fox News
President Trump stated on Truth Social that he’s been seeing election protection on Fox News, although he stated he’ll need to enjoy outcomes in other places for a while, grumbling about the voice of among Fox’s female factors.
The president stated he’ll turn to Fox News once again later on at night.
Mr. Trump is viewing election night protection from the White House. His schedule states he’ll sign up with an election night seeing reception in the East Room around 7 p.m.
5:36 PM/ November 3, 2026
Trump’s approval undersea in almost all Senate battlefields
Mr. Trump’s task approval is presently undersea in almost all the Senate battlefield states, according to early exit surveys, consisting of in states that he won by double digits in 2024.
In all the Senate battlefields, more state their financial resources are even worse, not much better, compared to years earlier.
And celebration control of the Senate was on the minds of citizens. Bulks of those choosing Republican prospects and those electing Democrats state which celebration manages the Senate was a significant consider their vote.
Find out more here
5:22 PM/ November 3, 2026
Pope Leo’s tally has actually been gotten, Illinois county clerk verifies
The clerk for Will County, Illinois, verified Tuesday that the county has actually gotten Pope Leo’s tally, CBS News Chicago reported.
The pope, born Robert Prevost, is the very first pope to ever enact a U.S. election. Recently, the Vatican stated the pontiff sent his mail-in tally.
5:20 PM/ November 3, 2026
Exit surveys: Trump’s approval score on rate to strike record low for a midterm
President Trump is on track for the most affordable approval score for a president in a midterm, according to early exit surveys. Presently at 38%, it’s lower than it was throughout the 2018 elections in his very first term and lower than it was for George W. Bush in 2006 when his celebration lost both homes of Congress.
Midterm elections have actually typically been a referendum on the sitting president, and this one is no exception. Approximately 6 in 10 stated. Mr. Trump is a consider their elect your home.
This is being driven mainly by citizens backing Democrats, who are extremely encouraged by opposition to the president.
For those backing Republicans, it’s less about the president. Back in 2018, many Republican citizens stated their vote was to support Mr. Trump. That figure is lower today.
The president has actually typically informed his fans to pretend he is on the tally, and for lots of in the MAGA base, they might be doing simply that. A lot of MAGA Republicans state their vote is to support Mr. Trump, however the majority of non-MAGA Republicans state he is not an aspect.
Learn more from the exit surveys here
5:10 PM/ November 3, 2026
El-Sayed states he’s “bracing for all outcomes” if election outcomes are challenged
Speaking with press reporters at the University of Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed stated he is “bracing for all outcomes” if Republicans challenge the election results. He stated he’s hoping the “outcome is decisive” to avoid oppositions acting in “bad faith.”
El-Sayed was asked if he would blame Democrat Haley Stevens if Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers wins. Stevens crossed celebration lines to back Rogers.
“I’m not thinking about Haley Stevens,” El-Sayed stated.
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4:49 PM/ November 3, 2026
DHS secretary states there’s “no reason” for ICE representatives to be at ballot locations
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated Americans should not be stressed over Immigration and Customs Enforcement representatives or any other DHS staff members appearing at ballot locations.
“Our Immigration and Customs Enforcement, there would be no reason for us to be at a polling place because, as I said, only Americans should be picking our leaders,” Mullin informed CBS News in an interview Tuesday afternoon.
Mullin stated the recommendation that ICE representatives would be at ballot locations was “absolutely ridiculous,” blaming liberals and the media for such tips. Some on the right, such as Steve Bannon, have actually required the Trump administration to release ICE representatives to ballot areas, and some Democratic senators have actually revealed worries about ICE being at the surveys.
“ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, shouldn’t have to be there, because there shouldn’t be immigration issues going on at polling places,” Mullin stated.
Mullin stated there would need to be a really particular security hazard for DHS authorities to appear at a ballot location, such as a bomb risk or a hack. And even then, he stated, regional cops would likely be the ones reacting.
The Justice Department formerly stated that neither FBI workers nor ICE representatives will be keeping an eye on ballot locations.
4:40 PM/ November 3, 2026
North Carolina elections board extends ballot at particular precincts in 4 counties
The North Carolina Board of Elections stated following an emergency situation session that it is extending voting hours at 5 precincts in 4 counties– Columbus, Hertford, Lenoir and Wilson– due to the fact that of disturbances in ballot throughout Election Day.
The elections board stated statewide outcomes will be published 45 minutes behind arranged, at around 8:15 p.m.
State law offers the North Carolina Board of Elections the power to extend ballot hours at websites where it has actually been interfered with for a minimum of 15 minutes.
“With about 2,625 polling places statewide, it is not unusual for minor issues to occur at polling sites that result in brief disruptions to voting,” the board stated. “The State Board routinely meets to discuss the extension of hours when the need arises on Election Day.”
4:22 PM/ November 3, 2026
Gas costs are the greatest in Election Day history
Gas rates on Tuesday are balancing$4.15 per gallon, according to AAAthe greatest of any Election Day in U.S. history.
On Election Day in 2022, the previous record, gas balanced $3.80 a gallon.
In 2024, when Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris, the typical cost for a gallon of gas in the U.S. was $3.10.
3:50 PM/ November 3, 2026
Fulton County problems alerting over texts about ballot location modifications
Election authorities in Fulton County, Georgia, are alerting citizens about unapproved text declaring ballot locations have actually altered, raising issues about possible citizen confusion as Americans head to the surveys.
“Some Fulton County voters have reported receiving text messages regarding polling place changes. These text messages were not sent by Fulton County,” the county stated on X “Voters should verify their polling place on the Georgia My Voter page or call 404-612-7020.”
It stays uncertain the number of citizens got the messages, who sent them or whether anybody was avoided from voting as an outcome. Fulton County consists of Atlanta and is the most populated county in Georgia.
The caution comes amidst increased analysis of election security in the state, where deceptive details and hazards have actually interrupted previous elections.
Throughout the 2024 governmental election, numerous ballot places in city Atlanta were momentarily interfered with by bomb dangers that authorities figured out were not reliable. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stated the hazards appeared to stem from Russia.
Fulton County likewise has a history of confusion including ballot places. Throughout the 2022 midterm elections, independent observers from the Carter Center reported considerable varieties of citizens getting to inaccurate precincts, likely due to the fact that of modifications connected with redistricting. (That confusion was not credited to a collaborated false information project.)
Fulton County runs its own genuine text alert system, referred to as FALCON, which can notify citizens to real polling-place modifications.
3:43 PM/ November 3, 2026
9th Circuit raises order disallowing federal government from asking election employees to separate some tallies
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has actually renewed a choice from 3 judges on the court that approved a Justice Department demand to freeze a district court’s short-term limiting order. Under that order, the Trump administration might not ask for election authorities reserved tallies returned from declared noncitizens and threaten prosecution of those who stop working to adhere to the need.
The 9th Circuit has actually been at the center of a number of appeals including the Trump administration’s efforts to require state and regional election authorities to different mail tallies gotten from individuals that it declares are not U.S. residents. The Justice Department had actually asked California to put to the side tallies from more than 20,000 declared noncitizens and required Washington’s secretary of state to sequester mail tallies returned by approximately over 400 individuals it declares are not U.S. residents.
The Trump administration likewise stated in letters to authorities in the 2 states that “knowingly facilitating” ballot by noncitizens is illegal.
2 labor unions, the NAACP and the League of United Latin American Citizens submitted a suit and protected an order from a federal judge that disallowed the Trump administration from making more needs for election employees to different tallies and “threats” of prosecution.
The Trump administration interested the 9th Circuit. A panel of 3 judges agreed the Justice Department and consented to freeze the district court’s choice. A fuller enhance of judges on the 9th Circuit set aside the judgment from the panel and reevaluated the concern.
On Tuesday afternoon, the appeals court put the earlier order from their 3 coworkers back in location.
Judge Eric Miller, signed up with by Judge Mark Bennett, stated in a concurring choice that a district court does not “generally have the authority to enter an injunction prohibiting the Department of Justice from expressing its views about criminal statutes, even if the court determines that those views are incorrect.”
5 of the judges dissented and stated that election employees need to now select whether to decline to reserve tallies cast by supposed noncitizens or run the risk of prosecution.
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