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.

Gina Hinojosa made history as the first Latina elected governor of Texas and the first Democrat to win the office in more than 30 years. CBS News Texas' Dawn White speaks with Latinas about what her victory means to them.

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.

JD Vance publicly broke from President Donald Trump 's defense of the Iran war Wednesday after the Republican Party's deep losses in the midterm elections, attempting to distance himself from voters' clear rebuke of the president as the vice president faces questions about his own political ambitions.

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.