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Election 2026 live results: Dems take back Congress, Troy Jackson unseats Sen. Susan Collins in Maine

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, 8:09 AM

Democrats have won several key races in the high-stakes midterm elections -- with ABC News projecting that Democrats will take control of the Senate and the House.

Key Headlines

  • Trump congratulates Democrats, says they 'did a good job'
  • Iowa Democrat Josh Turek vows to protect the 'American dream'
  • Peltola addresses supporters in Alaska, says race 'feels good' as count continues
  • Democrat Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Senate race
  • Michigan Democrat Jocelyn Benson projected to win governorship
Here's how the news is developing.

Nov 04, 2026 8:09 AM

Trump congratulates Democrats, says they 'did a good job'

President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that he would work with Democrats, while also taking no accountability for tonight's results.

"Congratulations to the Democrats," he said. "I think the Democrats did a good job. I really do. I think they did a good job. They fought hard. They were, you know, they've been fighting for a long time. They've been fighting me for a long time. This fight's been going on for ages."

On working with Democrats, Trump said: "I would do that. Yeah, I think the Democrats want to work with me."

Asked if he had any regrets picking candidates like Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina and Ken Paxton in Texas, Trump said he had "no choice" but to endorse Paxton because outgoing Sen. John Cornyn was "a disloyal guy" and "not a fan of mine."

Trump declined to weigh in on what comes next for Republicans in 2028, saying only that they had an "unbelievable bench of talent."

-ABC News' Michelle Stoddart, Lalee Ibssa and Nicholas Kerr


Nov 04, 2026 7:49 AM

Iowa Democrat Josh Turek vows to protect the 'American dream'

Democrat Josh Turek, who was projected to defeat Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the race for an Iowa Senate seat, addressed a crowd of supporters from Des Moines promising to protect the "American Dream," champion the working class and fight to end corruption.

PHOTO: Democratic senatorial candidate Joshua Turek celebrates his victory during a midterm election night party at Iowa Historical Building and Museum in Des Moines, Iowa, November 3, 2026.
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Democratic senatorial candidate Joshua Turek celebrates his victory during a midterm election night party at Iowa Historical Building and Museum in Des Moines, Iowa, November 3, 2026.
Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images

"Together, Iowa, we have proven that the impossible was possible. And as we said in the primary, and I'll say it again, Iowa, you sure do love an underdog," Turek said. "For the first time in 20 years, Iowa will have representation in the United States Senate for the people of Iowa."

“As your next United States senator, Iowa, I promise to protect the American dream for future generations,” he added.

-ABC News’ Gaby Vinick


Nov 04, 2026 7:47 AM

Peltola addresses supporters in Alaska, says race 'feels good' as count continues

Shortly after 1 a.m. ET, Democratic Senate candidate for Alaska Mary Peltola took to the stage at her election night party to address her supporters, stopping short of declaring victory but saying that the race "feels so good."

ABC News has not projected the Alaska Senate race.

PHOTO: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola speaks during an Election Night rally for the U.S. midterm elections, in Anchorage, Alaska, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola speaks during an Election Night rally for the U.S. midterm elections, in Anchorage, Alaska, Nov. 3, 2026.
Kerry Tasker/Reuters

"Votes trend. They trend the way the early votes have come in. They trend, and we are trending. We have seen a trend ... It just feels so good to let go and be part of a wave," Peltola said.

Peltola also cautioned supporters that it would take "weeks" for all votes to be counted.

Peltola seemed to reference the controversy over the second Dan Sullivan on the ballot in the Senate race at two points.

"I'm looking out at this room of hundreds of people who are smart people and know exactly who they're voting for," she said.

-ABC News’ Quinn Scanlan



Nov 04, 2026 7:55 AM

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Senate race

ABC News can project that Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will win his senate election against his Republican opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers. 

He will make history as this country’s first ever Muslim Senator. He faced consistent Islamophobic attacks from top Republicans, including the president. 

PHOTO: Democratic candidate for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, reacts alongside his wife, Sarah Jukaku, after his victory in the U.S. midterm elections, during an Election Night rally, in Detroit, Michigan, Nov. 4, 2026.
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Democratic candidate for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, reacts alongside his wife, Sarah Jukaku, after his victory in the U.S. midterm elections, during an Election Night rally, in Detroit, Michigan, Nov. 4, 2026.
Brian Snyder/Reuters

El-Sayed consistently led in the polls, but faced a late challenge with Rep. Haley Steven's endorsement of Rogers on Sunday, but was able to rally the party around him in the closing days. His campaign focused on issues like Medicare for all and campaign finance reform. He distinguished himself in the primary with an aggressive stance against U.S. support for Israel. 

His victory will almost certainly be used by the progressive wing of the Democratic Party to argue their viability nationally and that they are the future of the party. He will join Sen. Elissa Slotkin in the Senate, giving them the interesting distinction of being two politicians who defeated the same candidate, Rogers, serving together. 

-ABC News' Quinn Scanlan


Nov 04, 2026 7:06 AM

Michigan Democrat Jocelyn Benson projected to win governorship

ABC News can project that Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will win her gubernatorial election against her Republican opponent, Rep. John James, 54%-44% with 79% of the expected vote in.

Benson consistently led the polling in this race and was favored to win. She will replace term-limited Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

PHOTO: Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaks during an Election Night rally for the US midterm elections, in Detroit, Michigan, US, November 4, 2026.
Brian Snyder/Reuters
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaks during an Election Night rally for the US midterm elections, in Detroit, Michigan, US, November 4, 2026.
Brian Snyder/Reuters

Benson rose to national prominence for her role in defending Michigan’s elections in 2020 against the president’s debunked claims of fraud. She made that experience central to her campaign, pitching herself as a fighter that would stand up to Trump on policies like Tariffs and healthcare cuts.

This marks the third statewide election loss for James- he lost senate races in 2018 and 2020, to Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, respectively.

-ABC News' Juhi Doshi


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