Key takeaways from the 2026 midterm elections in California
Democrats easily hold on to governor’s office and are on track to notch up wins in key congressional races.

Democrats easily hold on to governor’s office and are on track to notch up wins in key congressional races.









Turek beat Republican Ashley Hinson, a US House member.

Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher says Republicans are facing a worse-than-expected midterm performance.
Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall in a highly competitive race.
The outcome is widely seen as a rebuke to Trump’s Republican Party, which won control of the chamber in 2024.
Acton is the first Democrat to become governor of Ohio since 2006.
More than $500m was spent on the contest, making it one of the most expensive Senate races in US history.
Andrews beats Republican incumbent Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, in a major upset.
Bottoms, a former adviser to former President Joe Biden, beat Republican Rick Jackson to win the Georgia governor’s race
Roy Cooper beat out Republican Michael Whatley.
Ossoff is re-elected to a second term, winning a key seat for Democrats as the party tries to retake the Senate.