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The faces of victory from the 2026 midterm elections

Nov. 3, 2026Updated Nov. 4, 2026, 8:47 p.m. ET
Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterms , while Republicans also celebrated key victories across the country. See the candidates and races that defined election night. Above, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a midterm election night watch party at the Department at Hudson's on Nov. 4, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. El-Sayed faced off against Michigan Republican Senate candidate, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) in what is expected to be one of the most competitive races this election season, while Benson faced Rep. John James (R-MI).
Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterms, while Republicans also celebrated key victories across the country. See the candidates and races that defined election night. 

Above, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a midterm election night watch party at the Department at Hudson's on Nov. 4, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. El-Sayed faced off against Michigan Republican Senate candidate, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) in what is expected to be one of the most competitive races this election season, while Benson faced Rep. John James (R-MI).
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Texas state Rep. James Talarico waves to supporters after delivering a victory speech during an election night watch party at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico waves to supporters after delivering a victory speech during an election night watch party at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during an election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on Nov.3, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. Bottoms defeated Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson to become the nation's first Black woman governor.


Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during an election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on Nov.3, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. Bottoms defeated Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson to become the nation's first Black woman governor.
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Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa speaks during her election night watch party at Assembly Hall on Nov. 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is the projected winner of the Texas gubernatorial race with 52.85% of the vote. Hinojosa will be the first Hispanic Governor of Texas and the first Democratic Governor in over 30 years.
Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa speaks during her election night watch party at Assembly Hall on Nov. 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is the projected winner of the Texas gubernatorial race with 52.85% of the vote. Hinojosa will be the first Hispanic Governor of Texas and the first Democratic Governor in over 30 years.
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton reacts following her victory in the US midterm elections at a Democratic Election Night rally, in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 3, 2026.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton reacts following her victory in the US midterm elections at a Democratic Election Night rally, in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Democratic candidate for US Senate from Kansas Adam Hamilton reacts to election results in his hotel suite at a Marriott hotel in Overland Park, Kansas on Nov. 3, 2026.
Democratic candidate for US Senate from Kansas Adam Hamilton reacts to election results in his hotel suite at a Marriott hotel in Overland Park, Kansas on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Democratic candidate Sam Forstag speaks to supporters and celebrates with his campaign staff during an election night event on Nov.3, 2026 in Missoula, Montana. Montanans voted to send a Democrat to the House of Representatives for the first time in three decades, continuing a trend of Republicans losing ground in red states. The 1st Congressional District elected union leader and former smokejumper Sam Forstag over conservative radio host Aaron Flint, CNN and Decision Desk HQ project.
Democratic candidate Sam Forstag speaks to supporters and celebrates with his campaign staff during an election night event on Nov.3, 2026 in Missoula, Montana. Montanans voted to send a Democrat to the House of Representatives for the first time in three decades, continuing a trend of Republicans losing ground in red states. The 1st Congressional District elected union leader and former smokejumper Sam Forstag over conservative radio host Aaron Flint, CNN and Decision Desk HQ project.
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Gov. elect David Crowley celebrates his victory at his midterm election night party at the Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee, on Nov. 3, 2026.
Gov. elect David Crowley celebrates his victory at his midterm election night party at the Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee, on Nov. 3, 2026.
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U.S. Sen.-elect Annie Andrews (D-SC) speaks during an election night watch party at the Charleston Marriott on Nov. 3, 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina. Andrews faced off against incumbent Sen. Darline Graham in a closely-contested race for the U.S. Senate.
U.S. Sen.-elect Annie Andrews (D-SC) speaks during an election night watch party at the Charleston Marriott on Nov. 3, 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina. Andrews faced off against incumbent Sen. Darline Graham in a closely-contested race for the U.S. Senate.
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Maine Sen.-elect Troy Jackson (D-ME) celebrates during a midterm election night watch party at the Holiday Inn Portland - By The Bay after defeating incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Nov. 3, 2026 in Portland, Maine. Jackson ran to unseat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME).
Maine Sen.-elect Troy Jackson (D-ME) celebrates during a midterm election night watch party at the Holiday Inn Portland - By The Bay after defeating incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Nov. 3, 2026 in Portland, Maine. Jackson ran to unseat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME).
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Erika and Byron Donalds celebrate his election night win in Broward County, Fla., on Nov. 3, 2026.

Erika and Byron Donalds celebrate his election night win in Broward County, Fla., on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Democrat senatorial candidate Roy Cooper and his wife Kristin Cooper celebrate victory during an election night event in Raleigh, NC on Nov. 3, 2026. Democrat Roy Cooper on Tuesday bested former RNC chairman Michael Whatley to win the US Senate election in North Carolina, gaining a crucial seat for his party in the race to control Congress, media projections showed. Cooper, the southern state's outgoing governor, will take over from Republican Thom Tillis, who is retiring and has emerged as a strong critic of President Donald Trump.
Democrat senatorial candidate Roy Cooper and his wife Kristin Cooper celebrate victory during an election night event in Raleigh, NC on Nov. 3, 2026. Democrat Roy Cooper on Tuesday bested former RNC chairman Michael Whatley to win the US Senate election in North Carolina, gaining a crucial seat for his party in the race to control Congress, media projections showed. Cooper, the southern state's outgoing governor, will take over from Republican Thom Tillis, who is retiring and has emerged as a strong critic of President Donald Trump.
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US Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) reacts during an election night rally after winning reelection in the US midterm elections, in Atlanta, Ga. on Nov. 3, 2026.
US Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) reacts during an election night rally after winning reelection in the US midterm elections, in Atlanta, Ga. on Nov. 3, 2026.
Carlos Barria, REUTERS
Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand speaks at a midterm election night watch party with Iowa Democrats at the State Historical Museum of Iowa on Nov. 3, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa Democratic candidates including Senate candidate, State Rep. Josh Turek, gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand and Congressional candidate, State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott faced tight races for Republican-held positions in the battleground state.
Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand speaks at a midterm election night watch party with Iowa Democrats at the State Historical Museum of Iowa on Nov. 3, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa Democratic candidates including Senate candidate, State Rep. Josh Turek, gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand and Congressional candidate, State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott faced tight races for Republican-held positions in the battleground state.
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United States Representative elect Melat Kiros speaks during the Colorado Democrats watch party at Mission Ballroom in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
United States Representative elect Melat Kiros speaks during the Colorado Democrats watch party at Mission Ballroom in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Democratic US Senate candidate and US Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH) celebrates after Republican US Senate candidate and former US Senator John E. Sununu conceded the race, at his Election Night rally during the US midterm elections in Manchester, NH on Nov. 3, 2026.
Democratic US Senate candidate and US Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH) celebrates after Republican US Senate candidate and former US Senator John E. Sununu conceded the race, at his Election Night rally during the US midterm elections in Manchester, NH on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Republican candidate for governor Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., announces her victory during her election night event at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Republican candidate for governor Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., announces her victory during her election night event at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Democratic US Senate candidate Sherrod Brown takes the stage at a Democratic Election Night rally during the US midterm elections, in Columbus, Ohio, US, Nov. 3, 2026.
Democratic US Senate candidate Sherrod Brown takes the stage at a Democratic Election Night rally during the US midterm elections, in Columbus, Ohio, US, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Zach Dembo with wife Lindsey react to Democrat cheers after he won the US House, Kentucky District 6, defeating Republican Ralph Alavado in the 2026 midterm election night Nov. 3, 2026 in Lexington, Ky.
Zach Dembo with wife Lindsey react to Democrat cheers after he won the US House, Kentucky District 6, defeating Republican Ralph Alavado in the 2026 midterm election night Nov. 3, 2026 in Lexington, Ky.
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Republican Ashley Moody, surrounded by family, speaks to supporters at her election night party in downtown Tampa after her US Senate win, Nov. 3, 2026.
Republican Ashley Moody, surrounded by family, speaks to supporters at her election night party in downtown Tampa after her US Senate win, Nov. 3, 2026.
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