Democrat Patty Murray wins re-election to U.S. Senate, challenger Tiffany Smiley concedes
Sen. Patty Murray won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic stalwart prevailed in a campaign in which she repeatedly said her Republican challenger was too extreme for Washington state.
Biden says ‘Democrats had a strong night’ as midterm election results come in
“While the press and pundits are predicting a giant red wave, it didn’t happen,” Biden said Wednesday afternoon.
Two races in Washington could tip scales in Congress
With control of Congress potentially hanging in the balance, Democratic candidates took early leads Tuesday night in two key races in Washington state. But the state’s vote-by-mail system means final results likely won’t be known for days.
Control of the U.S. Senate: What are we waiting for?
The balance of power in the U.S. Senate is less certain after the Democrats' surprisingly strong showing in nearly every state not named Florida. Here's where things stand in the few close states.
Trump 'furious' over Oz losing in Pennsylvania, blames wife Melania for endorsement: Report
According to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, known for her access to Trump and his orbit, the former president called it "not her best decision."
Georgia runoff election: Walker-Warnock race for U.S. Senate continues
Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are heading to a runoff in Georgia's Senate race after neither candidate received 50% of the vote.
Balance of power: Control of Congress unclear amid Democrats' surprising strength
Democrat John Fetterman flipped a Republican-controlled Senate seat that is key to the party’s hopes of maintaining control of the chamber.
2022 Midterms: Dr. Mehmet Oz calls John Fetterman to concede Pennsylvania's US Senate race
Democrat John Fetterman has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal race for U.S. Senate. The lieutenant governor overcame a stroke to defeat Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and flip a Republican-held seat, giving Democrats hope of retaining control of the closely divided chamber.
Several US states officially ban slavery, but not all
In Louisiana, voters rejected a ballot question that asked whether they supported a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of involuntary servitude in the criminal justice system.
Maryland, Missouri legalize marijuana, while 3 other states vote no
The results of Tuesday’s election mean that 21 states have now approved marijuana’s recreational use.
Beto O'Rourke concession speech: 'I'm in this fight for life'
“This may be one of the last times I get to talk in front of you all,” O'Rourke said facing his crowd of supporters in El Paso.
Lauren Boebert, Colorado GOP representative, in tough reelection bid
The Trump loyalist remains in a tight race for reelection against Democrat Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilman who lambastes what he calls Boebert's divisive brand of “angertainment” in Washington.
Conservatives point finger at Trump after GOP’s underwhelming election results: 'He's never been weaker'
Many conservatives put the blame on former President Donald Trump for the GOP's underwhelming midterm election results, which saw Trump candidates across the country failing to gain office.
Greg Abbott defeats Beto O'Rourke, wins third term as Texas governor
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has won re-election in Texas. It will be his third term in office.
2022 Georgia governor race: Abrams concedes, Kemp wins another term
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has successfully fought off Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams for a second time, securing four more years in office.
Election Day 2022: Amid intense scrutiny, Americans vote with no major hitches
The final day of voting in the 2022 midterms unfolded Tuesday without major disruptions or widespread problems, a relatively trouble-free end to the first nationwide election since a campaign of conspiracy theories and false claims began eroding public confidence.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders becomes 1st woman elected Arkansas governor
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump administration official in elected office.
Maura Healey becomes 1st lesbian elected Massachusetts governor
Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor.
First Gen Z candidate, Democrat Maxwell Frost wins Florida U.S. House seat
Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress.
Live updates: National view of the 2022 general election and results
The 2022 midterm election is here, with control of Congress up for grabs, along with a number of gubernatorial races. Here’s a look at the biggest headlines and results from election night across the U.S.



















