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The polls have closed for the 2026 midterm elections. We have local reactions and results as they become available.
Midterm Elections
Videos from around the NPR Network on the 2026 Midterm Elections
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Democratic former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has won back a seat on Capitol Hill, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted after a close and expensive battle, according to a race call by the Associated Press. -
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Democrat James Talarico has won the Senate seat in Texas, according to a race call by the Associated Press. -
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The candidates tapped into voter frustration with the political status quo and will now look to translate their success into policy wins that push Democrats further to the left.
