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Election 2026 live results: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms projected to be 1st Black woman governor

PHOTO: The sun sets on the U.S. Capitol on Election Day evening on November 3, 2026 in Washington.
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2026 midterm elections: ABC News Live
By ABC NEWS
Last Updated: November 4, 2026, 2:36 AM

Projections for winners are coming in for some of the key races in the high-stakes midterm elections.

There are several key House and Senate races that could determine the balance of power in Congress as well as significant races for governor around the country. The elections could ultimately determine how effective President Donald Trump's agenda is in the back half of his second term.

Watch ABC beginning at 7 p.m. EST for live Election Night 2026 coverage and results. Also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Key Headlines

  • Keisha Lance Bottoms projected to make history in Georgia governor race
  • Republican Byron Donalds projected to be Florida's 1st Black governor
  • Polls close in 15 states
Here's how the news is developing.

Nov 04, 2026 2:36 AM

Arkansas Gov. Huckabee Sanders projected to win reelection

Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is projected to win reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Fred Love.


Nov 04, 2026 2:35 AM

Mike Collins concedes, pays respects to Trump

Republican Rep. Mike Collins conceded in Georgia's Senate race, without mentioning Sen. Jon Ossoff's name.

Collins paid his respects to the president.

"I want you to know something else too, it's been an honor, an honor and a privilege to serve under the leadership of the best president in my lifetime. That is President Donald J. Trump," he said.

-ABC News' Halle Troadec


Nov 04, 2026 2:31 AM

Keisha Lance Bottoms projected to make history in Georgia governor race

Democrat and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win the Georgia gubernatorial race -- becoming the first Black female governor not just in Georgia but in the nation.

She is projected to defeat Republican Rick Jackson over the seat held by term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.



Nov 04, 2026 2:31 AM

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont projected to win reelection

Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is projected to defeat Republican challenger Ryan Fazio.


Nov 04, 2026 12:59 AM

Jon Ossoff projected to win reelection in Georgia Senate race

PHOTO: Incumbent Democrat, Jon Ossoff, Projected Winner, Senate Georgia.
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Incumbent Democrat, Jon Ossoff, Projected Winner, Senate Georgia.
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Democratic incumbent Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff is projected to win against Republican challenger Mike Collins.

VIDEO: Jon Ossoff projected to win reelection in Georgia Senate race
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ABC News breaks down the George Senate race as Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is projected to defeat Republican Rep. Mike Collins.

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