Alaska, Mississippi Senate races still undecided
More than a week after the 2026 midterm elections, dozens of races across the country remain too close to call. Democratic challengers Mary Peltola in Alaska and Scott Colom in Mississippi hold narrow leads in closely watched U.S. Senate races, while Alaska's ranked-choice voting process could further delay a final result.
More than a week after the 2026 midterm elections, dozens of races across the country remain too close to call. Democratic challengers Mary Peltola in Alaska and Scott Colom in Mississippi hold narrow leads in closely watched U.S. Senate races, while Alaska's ranked-choice voting process could further delay a final result.
Republicans choose new leaders on Capitol Hill after midterm elections
After sweeping losses in last week's midterm elections, Republicans have chosen new leaders on Capitol Hill who will try to help the party regroup. As for who the Democratic leaders will be? That's still up in the air. FOX's Rebekah Castor has more from Washington, D.C.
After sweeping losses in last week's midterm elections, Republicans have chosen new leaders on Capitol Hill who will try to help the party regroup. As for who the Democratic leaders will be? That's still up in the air. FOX's Rebekah Castor has more from Washington, D.C.
California Prop. 40 fails: Voters reject one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion.
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion.
Spring Lake Park mayor wins tiebreaker draw
Spring Lake Park Mayor Robert Nelson won a random drawing Monday night to break a tie in the city's mayoral election. Nelson and challenger Halyn Roth each received exactly 1,401 votes in the Nov. 3 election, triggering a tiebreaker required under Minnesota law.
Spring Lake Park Mayor Robert Nelson won a random drawing Monday night to break a tie in the city's mayoral election. Nelson and challenger Halyn Roth each received exactly 1,401 votes in the Nov. 3 election, triggering a tiebreaker required under Minnesota law.
Could midterm elections impact 2028 presidential race?
Could the Democrat gains in Congress ultimately change how America elects the next president? That's the question some political insiders are asking. FOX's Bryan Llenas reports on the future of the electoral college.
Could the Democrat gains in Congress ultimately change how America elects the next president? That's the question some political insiders are asking. FOX's Bryan Llenas reports on the future of the electoral college.
Spring Lake Park to draw for mayor Monday
Spring Lake Park's mayoral race is headed to a blind drawing on Monday after both candidates received exactly 1,401 votes in Tuesday's election.
Spring Lake Park's mayoral race is headed to a blind drawing on Monday after both candidates received exactly 1,401 votes in Tuesday's election.
Karla Hult talks jump into politics
Former KARE 11 journalist Karla Hult is preparing for a new role at the Minnesota Capitol after being elected to represent Senate District 50, covering parts of Bloomington and Edina. In an interview with FOX 9, the senator-elect discusses her transition from journalism to public service and outlines legislative priorities, including affordability, housing costs, child care, health care and gun safety.
Former KARE 11 journalist Karla Hult is preparing for a new role at the Minnesota Capitol after being elected to represent Senate District 50, covering parts of Bloomington and Edina. In an interview with FOX 9, the senator-elect discusses her transition from journalism to public service and outlines legislative priorities, including affordability, housing costs, child care, health care and gun safety.
Amy Klobuchar’s Senate seat: Who comes next?
Following a wave of Democratic election victories, FOX 9 political analyst Blois Olson joins Leah Beno to discuss what comes next in Minnesota politics. Olson breaks down Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar's potential U.S. Senate replacements, including Steve Simon and Kelly Morrison, and the expected recount in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District between Jake Johnson and incumbent Brad Finstad.
Following a wave of Democratic election victories, FOX 9 political analyst Blois Olson joins Leah Beno to discuss what comes next in Minnesota politics. Olson breaks down Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar's potential U.S. Senate replacements, including Steve Simon and Kelly Morrison, and the expected recount in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District between Jake Johnson and incumbent Brad Finstad.
Alaska Senate race too close to call amid Dan Sullivan controversy
The race for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat is still too close to call, and it could all come down to voters' second choices. A ballot controversy involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan is also looming over the race. FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.
The race for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat is still too close to call, and it could all come down to voters' second choices. A ballot controversy involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan is also looming over the race. FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.
Spring Lake Park Mayor election results in tie, winner to be chosen by lottery
The City of Spring Lake Park announced that its mayoral candidates, Robert Nelson and Halyn Roth, are tied, with both earning exactly 1,401 votes in the election. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the interesting way this race will be decided.
The City of Spring Lake Park announced that its mayoral candidates, Robert Nelson and Halyn Roth, are tied, with both earning exactly 1,401 votes in the election. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the interesting way this race will be decided.
Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Walz says voters rejected Trump's 'chaos'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacts to sweeping Democratic victories in the 2026 midterm elections, saying the results show Americans are rejecting the "cruelness" and "chaos" of the Trump administration.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacts to sweeping Democratic victories in the 2026 midterm elections, saying the results show Americans are rejecting the "cruelness" and "chaos" of the Trump administration.
Why Alaska's Senate race could take weeks to count
Two closely contested U.S. Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remain undecided following the 2026 midterm elections, potentially expanding Democrats' Senate majority from 54 to 56 seats. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom holds a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, while Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska. In Alaska, it could take weeks to get the final results. Here's why.
Two closely contested U.S. Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remain undecided following the 2026 midterm elections, potentially expanding Democrats' Senate majority from 54 to 56 seats. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom holds a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, while Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska. In Alaska, it could take weeks to get the final results. Here's why.
Minnesota election recounts loom in 4 races
Four Minnesota election contests are within the margins for publicly funded recounts following the 2026 midterm elections.
Four Minnesota election contests are within the margins for publicly funded recounts following the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump reacts to sweeping GOP midterm losses
President Donald Trump is reacting to sweeping Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections as Democrats celebrate winning control of both chambers of Congress. Trump says Republicans failed to translate enthusiasm at his rallies into votes, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer threatens investigations and legal challenges against the president.
President Donald Trump is reacting to sweeping Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections as Democrats celebrate winning control of both chambers of Congress. Trump says Republicans failed to translate enthusiasm at his rallies into votes, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer threatens investigations and legal challenges against the president.
Why Abdul El-Sayed called JD Vance 'habibi' in his victory speech
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers on Tuesday in the high-profile race for Michigan's open Senate seat. He will be the nation's first Muslim senator, and is the son of Egyptian immigrants. Taking the stage to celebrate his victory, he mockingly called Vice President JD Vance "habibi." So, what does "habibi" mean?
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers on Tuesday in the high-profile race for Michigan's open Senate seat. He will be the nation's first Muslim senator, and is the son of Egyptian immigrants. Taking the stage to celebrate his victory, he mockingly called Vice President JD Vance "habibi." So, what does "habibi" mean?
James Talarico stuns Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race
In Texas, James Talarico pulled off a stunner in the midterm elections Tuesday night, defeating Republican Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from the Lone Star State since 1988. FOX's Amy Galo has more.
In Texas, James Talarico pulled off a stunner in the midterm elections Tuesday night, defeating Republican Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from the Lone Star State since 1988. FOX's Amy Galo has more.
GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Minnesota State Senate election results: DFL retains and widens control
The Minnesota DFL has kept their majority in the state's Senate after the 2026 midterms, but some races will go to a recount.
The Minnesota DFL has kept their majority in the state's Senate after the 2026 midterms, but some races will go to a recount.
Map: Minnesota Senate results by county
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has defeated former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya in the race for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has defeated former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya in the race for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat.