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Election 2026 live results: Democrat Talarico projected to flip Texas Senate seat, Texas Gov. Abbott projected to lose to Dem. Hinojosa

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, 4:27 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

  • Democrat Adam Hamilton projected to flip Kansas Senate seat
  • Texas Gov. Abbott concedes to Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa
  • Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown projected to return to Senate
  • Talarico projected to flip Texas Senate seat
Here's how the news is developing.

Nov 04, 2026 4:27 AM

2nd Republican concedes in redrawn Texas district

Republican Eric Flores has conceded his bid against Democratic Congressman Vincente Gonzales in Texas' redrawn 34th District, he announced on social media.

This marks the second Republican to concede tonight in a district redrawn to favor Republicans in Texas, following Alex Mealer in Texas' 9th District.

ABC News has not yet projected either race.

-ABC News' Diana Paulsen


Nov 04, 2026 4:24 AM

Democrat Adam Hamilton projected to flip Kansas Senate seat

Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton, a pastor, is projected to defeat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and flip the Senate seat.

This the first time Kansas has elected a Democratic senator since 1932.


Nov 04, 2026 4:30 AM

Democrat Rob Sand projected to flip Iowa governor's seat

Democrat Rob Sand will defeat Republican Zach Lahn, flipping the seat to Democratic control for the first time in 20 years.

Sand, 44, campaigned on his record as the state auditor and built trust with voters as the only Democrat elected to statewide office. He ran on an anti-corruption platform with the slogan to help Iowa become "not redder or bluer, but better and truer."

-ABC News' Juhi Doshi and Gabrielle Vinick



Nov 04, 2026 4:20 AM

Texas Gov. Abbott concedes to Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa

PHOTO: Democrat, Gina Hinojosa, Projected Winner, Governor, Texas.
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Democrat, Gina Hinojosa, Projected Winner, Governor, Texas.
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Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has conceded the governor's race, as ABC News projects that Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa will win.

"I made the decision to go ahead and call Gina Hinojosa and congratulate her on winning this race for governor of the state of Texas," he told supporters in Austin.

-ABC News' Diana Paulsen


Nov 04, 2026 3:43 AM

'Lawyer up': Incoming House Oversight chairman

Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia, the ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, put out a statement minutes after news that the Democrats would regain control of the House.

Garcia's office said he has "vowed to take on the Trump Crime Family, corporate corruption, DHS and ICE abuses, and the cover-up of the Epstein files."

“Lawyer up," the congressman said in a statement.

-ABC News' Lauren Peller


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