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Top Republicans blame Iran war for midterm results | CNN Politics

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November 03, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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President Donald Trump’s top political advisers warned that the war in Iran could hurt Republicans’ chances in the midterm elections. Now, on Election Day, some top GOP officials are pointing fingers at those who encouraged it. CNN’s Kristen Holmes reports.

Top Republicans blame Iran war for midterm results | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump’s top political advisers warned that the war in Iran could hurt Republicans' chances in the midterm elections. Now, on Election Day, some top GOP officials are pointing fingers at those who encouraged it. CNN’s Kristen Holmes reports.

President Donald Trump’s top political advisers warned that the war in Iran could hurt Republicans' chances in the midterm elections. Now, on Election Day, some top GOP officials are pointing fingers at those who encouraged it. CNN’s Kristen Holmes reports.

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.

President Donald Trump urged supporters to help him “finish the job” in a fundraising appeal as polls began to close Tuesday, warning that Democrats would seek to impeach him if they regained control of Congress. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin raised the prospect of a post-election investigation into the midterm results, saying his department would examine whether any noncitizens voted. CNN's Gabe Cohen reports.

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