Democrats flip House, Senate in 2026 midterms, Republicans map next steps
After the Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, it could now be a long two years if the Trump administration and Democrats are unwilling to work with each other. Now, both parties are planning out what their next steps look like.
After the Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, it could now be a long two years if the Trump administration and Democrats are unwilling to work with each other. Now, both parties are planning out what their next steps look like.
Major takeaways from Washington's midterm election results
Washington voters reelected eight Democrats to the U.S. House and made major decisions on statewide ballot initiatives.
Washington voters reelected eight Democrats to the U.S. House and made major decisions on statewide ballot initiatives.
US, Canada making progress as tariff war continues
President Trump's top trade negotiator wants the president to call a truce with Canada and end the trade war, and while both sides say they're making progress, there are still several issues that need to be worked out.
President Trump's top trade negotiator wants the president to call a truce with Canada and end the trade war, and while both sides say they're making progress, there are still several issues that need to be worked out.
Trump weighs in on GOP losing 2026 midterms
After Democrats flipped multiple Senate seats and gained a large majority of the House, President Trump is weighing in on Tuesday's losses.
After Democrats flipped multiple Senate seats and gained a large majority of the House, President Trump is weighing in on Tuesday's losses.
Democrats flip House, Senate in battleground state sweep
Democrats took back control of Congress, securing major seats in both the House and Senate in almost all of the battleground states. Now, they're already previewing priorities for the new Congress.
Democrats took back control of Congress, securing major seats in both the House and Senate in almost all of the battleground states. Now, they're already previewing priorities for the new Congress.
Washington leaders react to midterm election results
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson are celebrating midterm election numbers after voters rejected an initiative to ban the state's "millionaires tax" and approved a major transit measure.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson are celebrating midterm election numbers after voters rejected an initiative to ban the state's "millionaires tax" and approved a major transit measure.
WA election results 2026: Key house races, initiatives, ballot measures
Ballots are being counted across Washington following the 2026 midterm general election. Here's a look at the results.
Ballots are being counted across Washington following the 2026 midterm general election. Here's a look at the results.
What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Mississippi Senate Race: Democrat Colom leads Hyde-Smith by 0.0007%
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
2028 presidential contenders: Who will Democrats, Republicans pick after midterm election results?
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Election results: WA Dist. 3 race gains national attention
Incumbent Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez built an early double-digit lead Tuesday night over Republican challenger John Braun in southwest Washington's closely watched 3rd Congressional District race.
Incumbent Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez built an early double-digit lead Tuesday night over Republican challenger John Braun in southwest Washington's closely watched 3rd Congressional District race.
Tracking Seattle City Council Dist. 5 results
We are watching the open Seattle City Council race very closely. FOX 13 Seattle reporter Sam Campbell has a look at the election results Wednesday.
We are watching the open Seattle City Council race very closely. FOX 13 Seattle reporter Sam Campbell has a look at the election results Wednesday.
Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black house speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
Iowa elections: Democrats flip seats, see who won key races
The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.
The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.
Historic WA Supreme Court election results
With more than half of the bench on the ballot, this morning, we are monitoring a major shakeup in the Washington State Supreme Court. Initial vote returns show Democrat-backed candidates are taking the lead, except for one true nail-biter.
With more than half of the bench on the ballot, this morning, we are monitoring a major shakeup in the Washington State Supreme Court. Initial vote returns show Democrat-backed candidates are taking the lead, except for one true nail-biter.
Prediction markets vs. polls: Who got the election right?
Prediction markets largely outperformed late polls in identifying the winners of several key races in Tuesday’s election.
Prediction markets largely outperformed late polls in identifying the winners of several key races in Tuesday’s election.
Election 2026: Tracking WA initiative results
Washington voters weighed in on three statewide initiatives taking on economic and social issues. This morning the vote is split on support for those measures.
Washington voters weighed in on three statewide initiatives taking on economic and social issues. This morning the vote is split on support for those measures.
Georgia's new era: Women take charge of top state offices
At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.
At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.