Democrat Cindy Holscher wins Kansas governor's race, extending party's hold on governor's mansion
Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher won the Kansas governor’s race, defeating Republican Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson in the open contest to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, The Associated Press projected.The victory keeps the governor’s mansion in Democratic hands and marks the third consecutive Kansas gubernatorial election won by a Democrat. Kelly won the office in 2018 and secured a second term in 2022.
Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher won the Kansas governor’s race, defeating Republican Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson in the open contest to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, The Associated Press projected.The victory keeps the governor’s mansion in Democratic hands and marks the third consecutive Kansas gubernatorial election won by a Democrat. Kelly won the office in 2018 and secured a second term in 2022.
Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Mississippi US Senate seat flips as Scott Colom tops incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
California Prop. 40 fails: Voters reject one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion.
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion.
Florida GOP lawmaker compares Vance's midterm remarks to Nazi-era Germany: 'He's got to go'
A Republican congress member from Florida described Vice President JD Vance’s description of why the GOP lost so many seats in the midterm elections as "the biggest bunch of gibberish" he has ever read and "smacked of the kind of thing you would read in 1932 Germany."
A Republican congress member from Florida described Vice President JD Vance’s description of why the GOP lost so many seats in the midterm elections as "the biggest bunch of gibberish" he has ever read and "smacked of the kind of thing you would read in 1932 Germany."
House GOP erupts at Stephen Miller after his promotion: 'Megalomaniac'
Several Republican lawmakers are fuming over President Donald Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller to be his chief of staff.
Several Republican lawmakers are fuming over President Donald Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller to be his chief of staff.
Democrat who dropped out of race over health wins anyway; GOP opponent says, ‘We deserve to know more’
A Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign for a western Iowa legislative district in September because of health reasons still won his race as part of the sweeping success story against Republicans, leading to new questions from his rival.
A Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign for a western Iowa legislative district in September because of health reasons still won his race as part of the sweeping success story against Republicans, leading to new questions from his rival.
'Smoke jumper' Sam Forstag flips House seat in Montana: What's a smoke jumper?
Sam Forstag is a highly specialized wildland firefighter known as a “smoke jumper." He's also the first Democrat elected to the House in Montana in more than 30 years.
Sam Forstag is a highly specialized wildland firefighter known as a “smoke jumper." He's also the first Democrat elected to the House in Montana in more than 30 years.
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen eyes 2028 presidential bid, declines to endorse Schumer as Senate Majority Leader
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen declined to back Chuck Schumer as Senate Majority Leader and revealed he is considering a 2028 presidential bid.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen declined to back Chuck Schumer as Senate Majority Leader and revealed he is considering a 2028 presidential bid.
Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Alaska Senate race still undecided — Final results could take weeks
Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.
Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.
White House shake-up feared, official claims, as Republicans call on Trump to change course
A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election.
A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election.
What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Will Jawando outlines 100-day Montgomery County agenda amid nearly $300M budget deficit
Montgomery County Executive-Elect Will Jawando laid out his 100-day agenda after winning election, addressing tax concerns and an inherited structural budget deficit near $300 million.
Montgomery County Executive-Elect Will Jawando laid out his 100-day agenda after winning election, addressing tax concerns and an inherited structural budget deficit near $300 million.
Progressives fume at Hakeem Jeffries for saying Democrats won't 'get even' with Trump
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., drew progressive criticism Wednesday after saying Democrats should focus on lowering costs following their midterm victories instead of getting "even" with the Trump administration.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., drew progressive criticism Wednesday after saying Democrats should focus on lowering costs following their midterm victories instead of getting "even" with the Trump administration.
Mississippi Senate Race: Democrat Colom leads Hyde-Smith by 0.0007%
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
2028 presidential contenders: Who will Democrats, Republicans pick after midterm election results?
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Montgomery Co. Executive-Elect Will Jawando joins FOX 5 after midterm win
Will Jawando joins the DMV Zone after winning the race for Montgomery County executive.
Will Jawando joins the DMV Zone after winning the race for Montgomery County executive.
DC's new political era: Janeese Lewis George, Robert White prepare to take office
A new political era is taking shape in the nation’s capital as two progressive leaders prepare to assume some of the District’s most influential positions.
A new political era is taking shape in the nation’s capital as two progressive leaders prepare to assume some of the District’s most influential positions.