Alaskans settled in Wednesday to await more results from key races on the general election ballot, including a bitterly fought U.S. Senate campaign and an open seat for governor.

Democrat Marni von Wilpert has won California's 48th Congressional District, nabbing 59.5% of the vote to Republican Jim Desmond's 40.5% per the AP. The big picture: Democrats set the race in their sights as a chance to flip a House seat from red to blue.

Three-term Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott lost to Democratic state Representative ‌Gina Hinojosa in a stunning upset that ends the Republican Party's three-decade hold on the governor's office on Tuesday (Nov.

The midterm election blowout has set up a new era in Washington, with Democrats eager to meet voter demands for change while Republicans watched their congressional majorities evaporate in a revolt against President Donald Trump’s policies.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joins CNN’s Jake Tapper to discuss Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms’ victory to become the first Black woman governor of Georgia. Before last night, Moore was the only country’s Black governor.

Michigan Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson says her victory sends a clear message about what Michiganders want from their next governor.

Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has conceded to Democratic Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock in the race to represent New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes spoke with Mullock on Wednesday after the surprising win for Democrats.

James Talarico upsets Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat to represent Texas in the Senate in three decades.

Vice President JD Vance posted a lengthy social media post examining why Republicans lost on Election Day and said it was "obvious" that it was because of the Iran war.