US midterm results 2026 by state show Democratic Senate victories in Texas, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina. The November 3 elections also produced changes in several governorships, while some congressional races remained uncalled on November 4.
US Midterm Results 2026 by State: Key Winners and Upsets
US Midterm Results 2026 by State: Key Winners and Upsets
WASHINGTON, November 4, 2026 — The US midterm results 2026 by state reveal major Democratic victories across traditionally Republican territory following the November 3 elections. Senate contests in Texas, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina were among the most consequential races, helping Democrats secure control of Congress.
Several individual races remained uncalled on November 4, with election officials continuing to count ballots.
Texas Election Results: James Talarico Wins Senate Race
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, becoming the state's first Democratic US senator-elect in 38 years.
The victory was particularly significant because Texas supported President Donald Trump by a double-digit margin in the 2024 presidential election.
Ohio Senate Results: Sherrod Brown Wins
Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated Republican Senator Jon Husted in Ohio's special Senate election.
The outcome marked another Democratic gain in a state that supported Trump in the previous three presidential elections.
Kansas and South Carolina Deliver Major Upsets
In Kansas, Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall. The victory marked the first Democratic US Senate win in Kansas since 1932.
South Carolina also elected a Democratic senator, with Annie Andrews defeating Republican Darline Graham. Democrats had not won a US Senate election in the state during the 21st century.
North Carolina, Iowa and Maine Senate Results
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley, securing another Democratic Senate gain.
In Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek defeated Republican Ashley Hinson, while Maine Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
Together, these victories contributed to Democrats flipping seven Republican-held Senate seats.
Michigan and Georgia Senate Results
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate contest against Republican Mike Rogers.
In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff defeated Republican Mike Collins, allowing Democrats to retain the seat.
Unlike the seven Republican-held seats that changed parties, these contests represented Democratic holds.
Governor Election Results Across the States
Democrats also made gains in gubernatorial elections held on November 3.
According to Associated Press reporting, the election produced historic milestones, including the first Black governors elected in Florida and Wisconsin, Texas's first Latina governor and Tennessee's first woman governor.
These results changed the political leadership of several states independently of the congressional elections.
Which State Results Are Still Pending?
As of November 4, the Senate elections in Alaska and Mississippi remained uncalled in the available results reporting. Several House districts across the country were also awaiting final race calls.
Although Democrats have secured congressional majorities, outstanding races will determine the final size of those majorities.
The results demonstrate how Democratic gains extended beyond closely contested battlegrounds into states that had favored Republicans for years. As remaining votes are counted, the final state and district outcomes will establish the complete congressional and gubernatorial election map.
