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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"

2 hours 43 min ago

Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."

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Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats

3 hours 31 min ago

The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years.

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Here's how some key demographic groups voted in the midterms

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 23:43

These charts show how various demographic groups voted in the midterm election. The data comes from a poll of tens of thousands of voters, conducted by the firm SSRS for a number of news outlets.

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Former Arkansas governor says Democrats' gains are 'more significant than ever anticipated'

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 23:14

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about Democratic victories in states typically considered Republican strongholds.

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Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 22:44

The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.

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Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 22:37

Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.

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On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 22:37

The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver.

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Democrat David Crowley will be Wisconsin's first Black governor

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 22:28

Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in a campaign that focused on "lowering costs for working families" and bringing more jobs to Wisconsin.

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Adam Hamilton becomes the first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly a century

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 22:25

Democrat Adam Hamilton beat Sen. Roger Marshall, a fierce loyalist to President Trump, per a race call by the Associated Press.

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Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have re-imposed an abortion ban

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 22:25

Missouri voters defeated a measure that would have banned abortion just two years after voters legalized abortion in another vote. Voters in Missouri legalized abortion two years ago but this time the abortion ban was coupled with a ban on transgender treatment for minors. Opponents said it was misleading.

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Former Trump aide says Republicans should've focused more on issues voters care about

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 22:05

NPR's Juana Summers talks with former Trump aide Sonny Joy Nelson about where some GOP candidates fell short tonight.

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Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 22:04

Democrat James Talarico has won the Senate seat in Texas, according to a race call by the Associated Press.

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Ohio elects Amy Acton first woman governor

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 21:50

Democrat Amy Acton beat biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican backed by President Trump, in a race marked in the final weeks by a Ramaswamy attack ad that drew national criticism.

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5 DSA candidates are elected to the House in a historic night for their movement

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 21:44

The candidates tapped into voter frustration with the political status quo and will now look to translate their success into policy wins that push Democrats further to the left.

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Rahm Emanuel says Trump's policies have upended the president's coalition

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 21:41

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Rahm Emanuel, who served as Chicago mayor and chief of staff to President Obama.

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Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race in major upset

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 21:39

Andrews, a pediatrician, defeated GOP Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed to the seat after the death of her brother, longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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Tens of millions cast ballots for midterms despite worries of Trump's interference

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 20:48

Across the country, tens of millions of voters made their voices heard at the ballot box with no major disruptions from interference by the Trump administration.

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Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 20:34

The 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.

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Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats' power lies in their unity

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 20:25

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the legacy of the Democratic Party.

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Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, easily defeating Republican Mike Collins

Tue, 11/03/2026 - 18:55

A year ago, the Georgia Senate race was considered one of the cycle's marquee Senate showdowns. In the end, Ossoff easily defeated Collins.

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