Strategists explain how historic election shift forces quick GOP rebuild

A historic election outcome has reshaped Georgia's political map, placing Democrats in control of the executive branch and setting up a divided legislature ahead of the new term.

Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race

Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.

DOJ civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon resigns, says White House asked her to wait until after midterms

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is resigning as head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, telling Fox News Digital exclusively that she made the decision weeks before Republicans' midterm losses and was asked by White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to delay her departure until after the election.

Fulton County commission flips to Democratic majority with new chairwoman

Voters reshaped the political balance of Fulton County government Tuesday night, electing a new chairwoman and expanding Democratic control to six of seven commission seats.

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.

Historic Gold Dome flip sparks Medicaid expansion plan in Georgia

Georgia Democrats declared a governing mandate after capturing major statewide offices and flipping control of the state House on Tuesday night.

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. 

Senator Ossoff's victory fuels 2028 presidential speculation

Georgia voters re-elected Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in a decisive victory over Rep. Mike Collins on Tuesday night.

Timeline: Key transition dates for Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms

With her historic victory officially secured, Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms is officially on the clock to build her administration.

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. 

Keisha Lance Bottoms details transition, Kemp call in post-win remarks

Hours after securing a historic victory in the Georgia gubernatorial race, Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms met with campaign volunteers and addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon, detailing a productive transition call with outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp and laying out her initial governing plans.

Georgia's incoming attorney general vows impartial justice

Georgia's newly elected attorney general, Democrat Tanya Miller, is promising equal treatment under the law following a historic victory in Tuesday's election that will make her the first woman elected to the position.

Georgia Democrats outline priorities after historic election wins

Georgia Lt. Gov.-elect Josh McLaurin and Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II outlined Democrats' legislative priorities Wednesday following major victories in Tuesday's election.

Sen. Jon Ossoff wins reelection, defeats Mike Collins
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Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins in a closely watched Senate race that helped Democrats regain control of the U.S. Senate. Ossoff campaigned on restoring Medicaid cuts and challenging President Donald Trump, while Collins emphasized his support for the president. Collins will remain in Congress until Jan. 3. FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo reports on the election results and reaction from both campaigns.

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.

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.

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.

Kemp rejects special session to limit governor's powers

Gov. Brian Kemp says he will not call a special legislative session to restrict executive branch powers or consider changes to Georgia's legislative or congressional districts.

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.