Recapping Democrats' massive wins in the 2026 midterm elections

A local news story from the U.S., reported by CBS News.

Local News · the U.S. · November 4, 2026

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Beyond Texas, Democrats are projected to take back both chambers of Congress after sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections.

Local News · Texas — Morning edition, November 4, 2026

Our top story this morning: Democrats are projected to retake both chambers of Congress after sweeping victories in the 2026 midterms, with CBS News' Jessi Mitchell leading the coverage.

National News — Morning edition, November 4, 2026

Beyond Pennsylvania, CBS News projects that Democrats will take back both chambers of Congress following sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections.

Local News · Pennsylvania — Morning edition, November 4, 2026

Beyond Virginia, Democrats are projected to take back both chambers of Congress after sweeping victories in the 2026 midterms.

Local News · Virginia — Morning edition, November 4, 2026

Beyond Georgia, Democrats projected to take back both chambers of Congress after sweeping 2026 midterm victories.

Local News · Georgia — Morning edition, November 4, 2026

Beyond Florida, Democrats are projected to take back both chambers of Congress after sweeping victories in the 2026 midterms.

Local News · Florida — Morning edition, November 4, 2026

Beyond New Jersey, CBS News projects that Democrats will take back both chambers of Congress following sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections.

Local News · New Jersey — Morning edition, November 4, 2026

Beyond New York, Democrats are projected to reclaim both chambers of Congress after sweeping victories in the 2026 midterms.

Local News · New York — Morning edition, November 4, 2026

Beyond North Carolina, Democrats are projected to take back both chambers of Congress after sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections.

Local News · North Carolina — Morning edition, November 4, 2026

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