Who won the DC, Maryland & Virginia midterm elections?

Democrats secured widespread victories across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia in the 2026 midterm elections.

Vice President Vance names Iran war as the ‘real reason’ GOP lost midterms

Vice President JD Vance took to social media to give his thoughts on Tuesday's midterm election results, pointing a finger at the Iran war as the primary reason why Republicans' took heavy losses in the House and Senate. 

Gov. Wes Moore celebrates reelection win, says Maryland 'ready to meet the moment'

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared "the days of having a governor with no coattails are over" during a post-election press conference Wednesday, celebrating his second-term victory, the passage of Question 3, and down-ballot Democratic gains while outlining his agenda for the state's $3 billion budget deficit.

Democrats take Congress: What it means for Philly, NYC and DC region

Democrats are projected to take control of both chambers of Congress after Tuesday's midterm elections, according to Fox News, putting two New Yorkers in line to lead Capitol Hill and reshaping the region's congressional map.

Midterms mark historic firsts across several states and the nation

Tuesday’s midterm elections delivered sweeping victories for Democrats across the country, but the results also marked a series of historic firsts as candidates from underrepresented communities won some of the nation’s highest offices.

Prediction markets vs. polls: Who got the election right?

Prediction markets largely outperformed late polls in identifying the winners of several key races in Tuesday’s election.

Election Results Analysis
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Mark Williams and Cristina Antelo joined Fox 5 DC.

Georgia's new era: Women take charge of top state offices

At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.

Trump admits the war in Iran contributed to midterm election results

President Donald Trump admitted that the Iran war played a part in the midterm election results that saw Republicans taking a significant defeat in the House of Representatives and the Senate. 

How presidential vetoes work

What exactly is a presidential veto, and how could it shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term?

Democrats win House and Senate - what this means for Trump's final two years

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office. 

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Senate seat, beating Mike Rogers

Abdul El-Sayed won a bitter contest for U.S. Senate to become the country's first Muslim to win the seat ever, according to FOX News. The Democrat's victory over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan comes following a brutal campaign to fill a seat left vacant by outgoing Senator Gary Peters.

Who is James Talarico? What to know about the lawmaker who turned Texas blue

On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.

Jocelyn Benson wins election for Michigan governor, beating John James

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will be Michigan’s next governor after winning the race for Lansing in the 2026 Midterm Election, according FOX News.

House flip looms: Analysts warn Democrats against Trump impeachment push
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As Democrats look poised to take the House majority, political analysts warn that pursuing another impeachment against Donald Trump instead of addressing kitchen-table issues like inflation and gas prices could backfire. The panel also examines the legislative challenges ahead and whether Rep. Hakeem Jeffries will face internal caucus resistance in his bid to become the nation's first Black Speaker of the House.