2026 Senate Midterm Election Results
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Democrats Secure Control of the Senate: According to CBS News projections, Democrats will take over the Senate in January. Major upsets in Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas, coupled with secured wins in Maine, Iowa, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia, New Hampshire, and Michigan, ensure at least 54 Democratic seats.
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Uncertain Races in Alaska and Mississippi: The Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remain undecided as of Wednesday morning, with both considered toss-ups.
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Key Wins and Statements:
- Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, sending a message to Elon Musk: "Texas is not for sale."
- Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate race, becoming the nation's first Muslim senator.
- Republican Kurt Alme is projected to win Montana after former Sen. Steve Daines chose not to seek reelection and endorsed Alme.
Mississippi Senate Race Unresolved
The Mississippi Senate race is a close call between Democrat Scott Colom and incumbent GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, with just a few dozen votes separating them after 96% of the vote.
Talarico's Victory Statement
Democrat James Talarico expressed that his Texas Senate win sends a powerful message: "Texas is not for sale." He aims to bring an end to big money's influence in politics.
Uncalled Races
Two Senate races remain too close to call: Alaska and Mississippi.
- In Alaska, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola are locked in a tight contest with allegations of campaign mischief.
- The Mississippi race is equally unpredictable between Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom.