Democrats triumph in US governor elections after wins in key states

‘A win the size of Texas’: Democrats celebrate shrinking Republican dominance in a big state

Voters watched results in near disbelief as James Talarico claimed victory in Senate race and Gina Hinojosa was elected state’s first Latina governor

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas governor Greg Abbott in stunning upset

Hinojosa wins momentous victory, shatters Republican grip on key office and will become state’s first Latina governor

Keisha Lance Bottoms to become the nation’s first Black woman governor

The race was among the most competitive of the cycle in a state that helped elect President Donald Trump just two years ago.

Midterm elections 2026: list of historic firsts, diverse winners - Fast Company

From the first Muslim American U.S. senator to the first Native American woman governor, American voters set a long list of precedents on Tuesday.

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David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s governor in upset over progressive Francesca Hong

Crowley pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown Hong as the clear Democratic frontrunner

Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate

Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor if she wins in November.

Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth

Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.

Five dimensional chess: inside James Talarico’s extraordinary bid to break Texas Democrats’ losing streak

The Texan could pull off a historic victory in the Lone Star state, which hasn’t elected a Democratic senator since 1988

Election Night Statement | Allison Montgomery for District 25

I know the headlines tomorrow are gonna be provocative and catchy, but let's focus on the most important part of this victory: we showed that a truly grassroots campaign that stands on its policies and its principles has a real shot in Alabama. We the people are tired of attempts to distract us with culture war issues, whether we’re in a minority group or not. We the people know corporate interests use these issues to pit us against one another while they pick our pockets.

Democrats capture full control of Congress, NBC News projects, fueled by victories in deeply Republican states

Democrats capitalized on voter anger over Trump and affordability, flipping seats in deep-red and major battleground states alike.

Raman leads Bass in L.A. mayor’s race; Becerra wins governor; Democrats seize control of Congress

The race for Los Angeles mayor remained too close to call. Nationally, Democrats celebrated historic victories allowing them to seize control of Congress. Follow our live coverage.

James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats

Jubilant Talarico says ‘Tonight we defeated Goliath’ as Ken Paxton defeat a crushing blow to Trump and Republicans

How Democrats Swept Texas in the 2026 Elections: See Which G.O.P. Counties Flipped From 2024

Every county in Texas shifted left, voting more Democratic than two years ago when President Trump was on the ballot.