2018 midterm elections

Democrats gain governors’ seats, but GOP holds some states

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

The nation's closely watched governor's race in Georgia remained too close to call Tuesday night.

5 things we learned from the midterm elections

By Daniel Bush

The 2018 midterm election results offered a series of contrasts. Republicans appeared likely to lose control of the House, but picked up seats in the Senate. Here are some of the night’s key takeaways.

GOP Rep. Steve King wins 9th term in Iowa

By Associated Press

Voters re-elected King despite a string of controversies about comments and meetings he has held involving other candidates and groups characterized as white nationalists. King has argued that all those he met or made comments about were simply conservatives.

Republican Josh Hawley wins Missouri Senate race

By Associated Press

Republican Josh Hawley won the Missouri Senate race, ousting Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill.

Dems take back House, but GOP retains Senate, setting up divided Congress

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Democrats picked up the 23 seats they would need to take from the GOP, but lost in many of the key Senate races.

WATCH: ‘Tomorrow will be a new day in America,’ Pelosi says as Democrats stay on track to take House

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

With Democrats on the brink of winning the House, reclaiming the speaker's gavel could be Pelosi's last act, one she intends to use to restore the power of the office after GOP Speaker Paul Ryan's retirement.

Democrat Andrew Gillum concedes Florida governor’s race to Republican Ron DeSantis

By Associated Press

Democrat Andrew Gillum has conceded Florida governor's race to Republican Ron DeSantis.

Marsha Blackburn wins grueling, expensive Tennessee Senate race

By Associated Press

The congresswoman defeated Democratic former Gov. Phil Bredesen on Tuesday by closely aligning her bid with President Donald Trump. The president made three visits to the state for her.

A look at the ‘firsts’ from the 2018 midterm elections

By Errin Haines, Associated Press

The House is getting its first two Muslim women and Massachusetts is getting its first black congresswoman. They're among a record number of women contenders and candidates of color that will take office as trailblazers, marking firsts for their race…

Mitt Romney wins Utah Senate race

By Associated Press

Romney was the heavy favorite to win the seat in conservative Utah, where he holds near-celebrity status as the first Mormon presidential nominee from a major party.