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.

Georgia Republicans keep control of state house and senate

Republicans retained their majorities in Georgia’s legislature and were seeking to maintain their lock on statewide offices as votes continued being counted Wednesday.

Trump-backed Burt Jones wins race for Georgia Lieutenant Governor

Georgia state Sen. Burt Jones, one of the first political candidates in Georgia endorsed by former president Donald Trump, won the race for Georgia's Lieutenant Governor office.

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.

Georgia Runoff Election: What you need to know for Warnock vs Walker

Georgia's high-profile midterm Senate race between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker is heading to a runoff election in next few weeks.

US Senate race: Ron Johnson wins 3rd term

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) defeated Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, his Democratic challenger, to win a third term.

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.

Wisconsin governor's race: Tony Evers wins 2nd term

Gov. Tony Evers, running for a second term as Wisconsin's governor, defeated Republican challenger Tim Michels on the Nov. 8 midterm elections ballot. Michels delivered a concession speech early Wednesday.

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.

California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes

With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.

Atlanta voters approve extending Sunday alcohol sales hours

A large majority of Atlanta voters approved extending alcohol sales to Sunday mornings - allowing boozy brunch to start at 11 a.m. in the city.

Josh Shapiro defeats Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania governor's race

Democrat Josh Shapiro has won the race for governor of Pennsylvania. Shapiro will also effectively manage the 2024 election in a state that is often decisive in choosing presidents.