Democrats flip 40 House seats as Senate races hang in the balance, Wall Street plunges

Parties deploy legal teams as Mississippi U.S. Senate race hangs in balance

National party operatives, legal teams, and grassroots activists are converging on Mississippi as the state becomes an unexpected battleground that could decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

Democrats flip 40 House seats as Senate races hang in the balance, Wall Street plunges

Alaska's Senate race remains neck and neck and attorneys are descending on Mississippi to prepare for possible legal challenges.

House and Senate midterm races remain undecided as ballots are counted

The 2026 midterm elections have resulted in a significant shift in Congressional control, with Democrats securing at least 54 Senate seats and gaining numerous House seats. Close races remain in Alaska and Mississippi, while several districts, particularly in Florida and North Carolina, are still awaiting final results.