A major power shift in Washington is underway: Democrats flipped enough key seats in the Senate and House to take back both chambers of Congress from Republicans. Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director David Chalian analyzes the results.
A major power shift in Washington is underway: Democrats flipped enough key seats in the Senate and House to take back both chambers of Congress from Republicans. Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director David Chalian analyzes the results.
House Speaker Mike Johnson alluded to the challenging political headwinds the party in power typically faces during midterm elections.
President Donald Trump said he will accept tonight’s results, shutting down — for now — questions about whether he would challenge the outcome. “I am absolutely willing to accept those results,” he told the New York Times.
Democrat Amy Acton reflected on her journey from childhood homelessness to becoming a doctor and now projected as Ohio’s next governor as she celebrated her win over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. The former state health director will become the first woman elected governor of Ohio and the first Democrat to win the office since 2006.
Democrats in Georgia celebrate as CNN projects that Sen. Jon Ossoff will win reelection in Georgia, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins. CNN’s Victor Blackwell explains why the victory is so important for Democrats looking to regain control of the Senate.
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds is projected to become Florida’s next governor and is the first Black person to hold the office. During his acceptance speech, Donalds said he received a call from President Donald Trump congratulating him.
Supporters at the North Carolina headquarters of former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) celebrate as he is projected to win the Senate seat that has long evaded Democrats.
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will win New Hampshire’s open Senate seat, CNN projects, making history as the first out gay man to be elected to the chamber.
