Live Election Updates: DC, VA, MD midterms results and coverage
Track live Election Day updates from FOX 5 DC: polling reports, voter turnout and local race results across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Track live Election Day updates from FOX 5 DC: polling reports, voter turnout and local race results across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Dems eye House majority: Jamie Raskin poised for Judiciary gavel as Maryland races wrap up
FOX 5 chief political correspondent Tom Fitzgerald breaks down key Maryland congressional races and what a projected Democratic House takeover means for Washington, with Rep. Jamie Raskin in line to chair the House Judiciary Committee and oversee potential investigations into the Trump administration. The panel also analyzes April McClain Delaney's lead in the 6th District, Adrian Boafo's path to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer in the 5th, and the long-term impact of Maryland's approved redistricting referendum.
FOX 5 chief political correspondent Tom Fitzgerald breaks down key Maryland congressional races and what a projected Democratic House takeover means for Washington, with Rep. Jamie Raskin in line to chair the House Judiciary Committee and oversee potential investigations into the Trump administration. The panel also analyzes April McClain Delaney's lead in the 6th District, Adrian Boafo's path to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer in the 5th, and the long-term impact of Maryland's approved redistricting referendum.
Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race ending her bid for a sixth term
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after replacing original nominee Graham Platner, who withdrew following a sexual assault allegation.
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after replacing original nominee Graham Platner, who withdrew following a sexual assault allegation.
Long lines stretch past poll close in Prince George's County after ballot delays
Dozens of determined voters remained lined up well past the 8 p.m. poll closing at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center in Prince George's County. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports on the heavy turnout and voter concerns over affordability, gas prices, and the country's direction, following earlier paper ballot issues that contributed to delays.
Dozens of determined voters remained lined up well past the 8 p.m. poll closing at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center in Prince George's County. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports on the heavy turnout and voter concerns over affordability, gas prices, and the country's direction, following earlier paper ballot issues that contributed to delays.
Texas governor's race 2026: Hinojosa defeats Abbott to become state's first Democratic governor in decades
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas’ next governor after defeating Greg Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is projected to become Texas’ next governor after defeating Greg Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections.
What happens to Amy Klobuchar's US Senate seat once she is elected governor?
This is what Minnesota law outlines will happen to Sen. Amy Klobuchar's U.S. Senate seat now that she has been elected governor of Minnesota.
This is what Minnesota law outlines will happen to Sen. Amy Klobuchar's U.S. Senate seat now that she has been elected governor of Minnesota.
Democrats gain control of the U.S. House and Senate
Democrats have gained control of the U.S. House and Senate.
Democrats have gained control of the U.S. House and Senate.
James Talarico is projected to win Texas U.S. senate seat
James Talarico is the projected winner to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate, according to the Associated Press.
James Talarico is the projected winner to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate, according to the Associated Press.
Gov. Wes Moore Victory Speech | Midterm Elections 2026
Maryland incumbent Governor Wes Moore has won his re-election bid, defeating Republican challenger Dan Cox in the midterm election, according to the Associated Press.
Maryland incumbent Governor Wes Moore has won his re-election bid, defeating Republican challenger Dan Cox in the midterm election, according to the Associated Press.
Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted in Ohio Senate race
Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.
Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.
James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton to become next US Senator from Texas
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race
Former Ohio public health director Amy Acton claimed victory over Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy to deliver for Democrats a rare statewide win in the Buckeye State.
Former Ohio public health director Amy Acton claimed victory over Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy to deliver for Democrats a rare statewide win in the Buckeye State.
Virginia and Maryland voters pass amendments on abortion, same-sex marriage and redistricting: AP
Virginia voters have approved all three proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot, enshrining the right to abortion in the state constitution, repealing an outdated ban on same-sex marriage, and restoring voting and civil rights to convicted felons upon completing their prison sentences. The historic results follow similar reproductive rights protections in Maryland, alongside heated debate over midterm redistricting and local ballot initiatives across the region.
Virginia voters have approved all three proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot, enshrining the right to abortion in the state constitution, repealing an outdated ban on same-sex marriage, and restoring voting and civil rights to convicted felons upon completing their prison sentences. The historic results follow similar reproductive rights protections in Maryland, alongside heated debate over midterm redistricting and local ballot initiatives across the region.
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia governor race in historic election
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the Georgia governor's office Tuesday, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson to become the first Black woman elected governor in American history.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the Georgia governor's office Tuesday, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson to become the first Black woman elected governor in American history.
Wisconsin election: Crowley defeats Tiffany in governor's race
Republican Tom Tiffany conceded to Democrat David Crowley in the race for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday night.
Republican Tom Tiffany conceded to Democrat David Crowley in the race for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday night.
Democrats hold Georgia Senate seat as Ossoff defeats Collins: AP
Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia Tuesday, turning away Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins in a high-stakes battle for Senate control.
Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia Tuesday, turning away Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins in a high-stakes battle for Senate control.
Ashley Moody reelected to US Senate, defeats Angie Nixon
Ashley Moody was reelected to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night in Florida, defeating Democratic challenger, Angie Nixon.
Ashley Moody was reelected to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night in Florida, defeating Democratic challenger, Angie Nixon.
Janeese Lewis George gives victory speech on election night
Democratic candidate Janeese Lewis George has won the race to become Washington, D.C.’s next mayor, according to race projections by the Associated Press.
Democratic candidate Janeese Lewis George has won the race to become Washington, D.C.’s next mayor, according to race projections by the Associated Press.
Florida Amendment 3: Voters pass historic property tax caps
Florida homeowners and commercial landlords will see major property tax reductions after voters approved Amendment 3 by clearing the required 60% supermajority threshold at the ballot box on Tuesday.
Florida homeowners and commercial landlords will see major property tax reductions after voters approved Amendment 3 by clearing the required 60% supermajority threshold at the ballot box on Tuesday.
Janeese Lewis George elected DC mayor, city’s first democratic socialist leader: AP
Democratic candidate Janeese Lewis George has won the Washington, D.C., mayoral race, according to race projections by the Associated Press, succeeding outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Democratic candidate Janeese Lewis George has won the Washington, D.C., mayoral race, according to race projections by the Associated Press, succeeding outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser.