US Midterm Election Results by County 2026 show Democrats winning control of both the House and the Senate, with 7 Senate seats flipped and the sharpest county-level swings coming from rural Iowa, South Texas, suburban Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Certified county vote totals are still arriving as of November 4, 2026, with about 75 House races and 2 Senate races (Alaska and Mississippi) not yet called.
US Midterm Election Results by County 2026 – Introduction
US Midterm Election Results by County are the numbers every analyst, reporter and campaign staffer wants first. Voters went to the polls on November 3, 2026, and Democrats had taken the House and the Senate by the next morning. County returns show where that happened. They show which rural counties moved, which suburbs held and which border counties swung back after the 2024 election. This report tracks those shifts using the latest projections and exit polling available on November 4, 2026.
County vote tallies take days to certify. Election offices in more than 3,000 counties still count mail ballots, resolve provisional ballots and run audits. Alaska and Mississippi remain uncalled in the Senate, and roughly 75 House races are open. This report lists confirmed race results now and flags every contest still in play. Exact county vote shares will follow as state election offices certify them.
Interesting Fact(s): US Midterm Election Results by County 2026 Key Data
Years Since Democrats Last Won Each Office (1 block = 2 years)
Kansas U.S. Senate (1932) | ███████████████████████████████████████████████ 94
Texas U.S. Senate (1988) | ███████████████████ 38
Texas Railroad Comm. (1990) | ██████████████████ 36
Georgia Governor (1998) | ██████████████ 28
North Carolina Senate (2008)| █████████ 18
North Carolina 11th (2010) | ████████ 16
| Fact | 2026 Data |
|---|---|
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 |
| Senate seats flipped by Democrats | 7 |
| Democratic Senate caucus | At least 54 seats |
| Senate races uncalled | 2 (Alaska, Mississippi) |
| House races uncalled (CBS News, 4:19 a.m. ET) | About 75 |
| Trump approval in exit polls | 38% |
| Gas price on Election Day | $4.15 per gallon |
| First Democratic Senate win in Kansas since | 1932 |
| First Democratic Senate win in Texas since | 1988 |
| Iowa House seats flipped | 3 of 4 |
| North Carolina polling places | About 2,625 |
| Precincts with extended voting in North Carolina | 5 in 4 counties |
Source: CBS News Election Night Live Updates, November 4, 2026; North Carolina State Board of Elections; AAA Gas Prices.
The table shows how far the map moved. Democrats won a Kansas Senate seat for the first time in 94 years and a Texas Senate seat for the first time in 38 years. Georgia elected its first Democratic governor since 1998. Trump’s 38% approval in exit polls set a midterm low, and gas at $4.15 a gallon was the highest of any Election Day on record.
County administration facts matter too. North Carolina extended voting at 5 precincts in 4 counties (Columbus, Hertford, Lenoir and Wilson) out of about 2,625 polling places statewide. Statewide results posted 45 minutes late. Iowa flipped 3 of its 4 House seats, which makes it the clearest county-level story of the night.
US Midterm Election Results by County 2026: Who Controls Congress
Senate Seats After the 2026 Midterms (100 total)
Democratic caucus | ██████████████████████████████████████████████████████ 54+
Republican | ████████████████████████████████████████████ 44
Not yet called | ██ 2
| Metric | 2026 Result |
|---|---|
| Senate Democratic caucus | At least 54 seats |
| Senate Republicans | At least 44 seats |
| Senate races uncalled | 2 |
| Senate seats flipped | 7 |
| House control | Democratic (projected 10:15 p.m. ET) |
| Seats for House majority | 218 |
| House races uncalled | About 75 |
| Early Democratic House net gain | At least 13 |
Source: CBS News Election Night Live Updates, November 4, 2026; KGW-TV Live 2026 Election Results Map.
The Senate numbers are simple. Democrats hold at least 54 seats, Republicans hold at least 44, and 2 races sit open. Republicans entered the night with 53 seats, so the 7 flips account for the full swing. Alaska and Mississippi decide how large the final margin gets.
The House numbers are still moving. CBS News projected a Democratic majority at 10:15 p.m. ET, and a majority needs 218 seats. An early Wednesday count showed a net Democratic gain of at least 13 seats with 69 races open, while CBS News counted about 75 open at 4:19 a.m. ET. The two counts reflect different reporting times. Expect both figures to shrink as county clerks finish.
US Senate Election Results by County 2026: The 7 Democratic Flips
CBS News Projection Times for Democratic Senate Flips (ET, Nov. 3-4)
North Carolina | 8:30 PM ████
South Carolina | 10:00 PM ████████
Texas | 10:55 PM ██████████
Ohio | 11:11 PM ███████████
Kansas | 11:26 PM ████████████
Iowa | 11:34 PM ████████████
Maine | 12:52 AM ████████████████
| State | Democratic Winner | Defeated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | Roy Cooper | Michael Whatley | First flip of the night |
| South Carolina | Annie Andrews | Sen. Darline Graham | Last Democratic win was 1998 |
| Texas | James Talarico | Ken Paxton | First since 1988 |
| Ohio | Sherrod Brown | Sen. Jon Husted | Brown returns to the Senate |
| Kansas | Adam Hamilton | Sen. Roger Marshall | First since 1932 |
| Iowa | Josh Turek | Rep. Ashley Hinson | Rural Iowa shifted Democratic |
| Maine | Troy Jackson | Sen. Susan Collins | Collins conceded |
Source: CBS News Election Night Live Updates, November 4, 2026.
North Carolina came first at 8:30 p.m. ET. Cooper, a two-term governor, beat Whatley for the open seat. South Carolina followed at 10:00 p.m. Andrews beat Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed after her brother Lindsey Graham died in July. Texas fell at 10:55 p.m., and Talarico became the first Democrat to win that Senate seat since 1988.
Ohio, Kansas, Iowa and Maine closed the sequence. Hamilton’s Kansas win required Republican voters to cross the aisle. Maine produced the clearest vote-shift data. Exit polls showed Jackson winning voters who named the cost of living by 33 points, and 69% of Maine voters said tariffs hurt the state economy. Collins conceded at 12:37 a.m.
US Governor Election Results by County 2026: Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Iowa and Florida
Governor Races Called in This Report (2026)
Democratic wins | ████████████████ 4
Republican wins | ████ 1
| State | Winner | Defeated | Historic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Gina Hinojosa (D) | Gov. Greg Abbott | First Democratic governor since the early 1990s |
| Ohio | Amy Acton (D) | Vivek Ramaswamy | Called at 10:54 p.m. ET |
| Georgia | Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) | Rick Jackson | First Democratic win since 1998 |
| Iowa | Rob Sand (D) | Zach Lahn | Called at 11:20 p.m. ET |
| Florida | Byron Donalds (R) | David Jolly | First Black Republican governor elected |
Source: CBS News Election Night Live Updates, November 4, 2026.
Democrats won 4 of the 5 governor races named here. Hinojosa beat Abbott in Texas, and Abbott called to concede. Acton beat Ramaswamy in Ohio. Bottoms won Georgia and becomes the state’s first woman governor and first Black governor. Sand won Iowa, a state that had trended conservative.
Republicans held Florida. Donalds beat Jolly and extends the party’s eight-year hold on the governor’s office. His win makes him the first Black Republican elected governor in U.S. history. Kansas, Nevada and other governor races were still rated lean or competitive when this report was compiled, so they are excluded until called.
US House Election Results by County 2026: Districts Democrats Flipped or Held
House Seats Flipped by State (named in this report)
Iowa | ███ 3
Pennsylvania | █ 1+
Texas | █ 1+
North Carolina | █ 1
Ohio | █ 1
| District | Winner | Defeated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa 1st | Christina Bohannan (D) | Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Third straight rematch |
| Iowa 2nd | Lindsay James (D) | Joe Mitchell | Hinson’s open seat |
| Iowa 3rd | Sarah Trone Garriott (D) | Rep. Zach Nunn | Flip |
| Pennsylvania 1st | Bob Harvie (D) | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick | Bucks County commissioner |
| Texas 15th | Bobby Pulido (D) | Rep. Monica De La Cruz | South Texas flip |
| North Carolina 11th | Jamie Ager (D) | Jennifer Balkcom | First Democrat since 2010 |
| Ohio 7th | Brian Poindexter (D) | Rep. Max Miller | Flip |
Source: CBS News Election Night Live Updates, November 4, 2026.
Iowa stands out. Democrats flipped 3 of 4 seats, and the head of the Iowa Farmers Union said members voted as if Trump were on the ballot. Pennsylvania’s 1st District shows suburban county strength. Harvie, a Bucks County commissioner, beat Fitzpatrick, who has a history of outperforming other Republicans.
Texas 15th matters because South Texas swung toward Republicans in 2024. Pulido reversed that. In North Carolina, Ager won the 11th after Rep. Chuck Edwards ended his campaign in early August. Ohio’s 7th went Democratic after allegations against Miller, which he denied. Florida Democrats also held redrawn seats, including Castor in the 14th and Moskowitz in the 25th, and Pia Dandiya is projected to win the 22nd.
US House Races Still Uncalled by County 2026: Where Counting Continues
Uncalled House Races by State (CBS News, 4:19 a.m. ET)
Florida | ████ 4
Arizona | ██ 2
Colorado | ██ 2
Michigan | ██ 2
North Carolina | ██ 2
California | █ 1
Montana | █ 1
New York | █ 1
Virginia | █ 1
Washington | █ 1
| State | Districts | Matchups to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7th, 9th, 13th, 27th | Soto vs. Green; Luna vs. Gray |
| Arizona | 1st, 6th | Feely vs. Shah; Ciscomani vs. Mendoza |
| Colorado | 4th, 5th | Boebert vs. Laubacher; Crank vs. Killin |
| Michigan | 4th, 7th | Huizenga vs. McCann; Barrett vs. Lawrence |
| North Carolina | 1st, 9th | Davis vs. Buckhout; Hudson vs. Ojeda |
| Other states | CA-22, MT-1, NY-17, VA-1, WA-3 | Valadao vs. Villegas; Gluesenkamp Perez vs. Braun |
Source: CBS News Election Night Live Updates, November 4, 2026.
CBS News named 17 open House races, and about 75 remain open overall. Florida carries the most, with 4 districts rated toss-ups. Arizona, Colorado, Michigan and North Carolina each have 2. These races turn on county clerks. Slow mail counts in Arizona, California and Colorado often move totals for days.
The Senate has 2 open races. In Alaska, Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola are locked in a tight race, and Alaska counts ballots slowly. In Mississippi, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom are neck and neck with nearly all votes in. Mississippi was not widely viewed as competitive before Tuesday.
US Midterm Voter Sentiment by County 2026: Exit Polls, Approval and Gas Prices
Average U.S. Gas Price on Election Day (per gallon)
2024 | ███████████████ $3.10
2022 | ███████████████████ $3.80
2026 | ████████████████████ $4.15
| Indicator | 2026 Data |
|---|---|
| Trump approval (exit polls) | 38% |
| Voters dissatisfied with the country’s direction | About 75% |
| Voters saying Trump was a factor in House vote | About 6 in 10 |
| Maine voters saying tariffs hurt the economy | 69% |
| Maine cost-of-living voters for Jackson | 33-point margin |
| Gas price, Election Day 2026 | $4.15 |
| Gas price, Election Day 2022 | $3.80 |
| Gas price, Election Day 2024 | $3.10 |
Source: CBS News Exit Polls, November 3-4, 2026; AAA Gas Prices.
The exit polls explain the county swings. Trump’s 38% approval is lower than in 2018 and lower than George W. Bush’s in 2006, when his party lost both chambers. About 75% of voters were dissatisfied with the country’s direction. About 6 in 10 said Trump was a factor in their House vote, and Democratic voters were the most motivated by opposition to him.
Prices backed that mood. Gas at $4.15 beat the 2022 record of $3.80 and sat $1.05 above the 2024 level of $3.10. In Maine, 69% said tariffs hurt the local economy. Cost of living drove Jackson’s 33-point margin among voters who named it. These early exit poll figures may change as pollsters finish weighting.
US County Election Administration 2026: Voting Extensions, Text Scams and Ballot Disputes
Ballots the Justice Department Asked States to Set Aside (2026)
California | ████████████████████████████████████████ 20,000+
Washington | █ 400+
| Jurisdiction | Issue | 2026 Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Hertford, Lenoir and Wilson counties, North Carolina | Extended voting | 5 precincts, about 2,625 polling places statewide |
| Fulton County, Georgia | False text messages | Voters told to verify polling places with the county |
| Will County, Illinois | Ballot received | Pope Leo’s mail ballot, a first for a pope |
| California | Ballot separation request | 20,000+ alleged noncitizen ballots |
| Washington | Ballot separation request | Up to 400+ returned ballots |
| Michigan and New Mexico | Federal monitors | Secretaries of state raised complaints |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections; CBS News Election Night Live Updates, November 4, 2026.
County officials ran the night, and several handled problems. North Carolina’s board met in emergency session and extended hours at 5 precincts after interruptions. State law allows that when voting stops for at least 15 minutes. Statewide results posted 45 minutes later than planned, at about 8:15 p.m. Fulton County told voters that texts about polling place changes did not come from the county. Its real alert system is called FALCON.
The ballot disputes may shape county canvasses. The Justice Department asked California to set aside ballots from more than 20,000 alleged noncitizens and asked Washington to separate up to 400 more. The 9th Circuit reinstated a panel order on Tuesday that lets the department keep making those requests, and 5 judges dissented. Michigan and New Mexico officials also complained about federal monitors. The Justice Department said both issues were resolved or routine.
FAQ: US Midterm Election Results by County 2026
Who won the 2026 midterm elections?
Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate, according to CBS News projections. The Senate call came shortly after 11:30 p.m. ET on November 3, 2026. The House call came at 10:15 p.m. ET.
How many Senate seats did Democrats flip in 2026?
Democrats flipped 7 seats: North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa and Maine. They now hold at least 54 seats in the caucus.
Where can I find US midterm election results by county in 2026?
County totals appear on each state’s secretary of state website and on county election office pages. Totals are not final until counties certify them. Most states finish canvassing within 1 to 3 weeks.
Which Senate races are still uncalled in 2026?
Two races remain open. They are Alaska (Sullivan vs. Peltola) and Mississippi (Hyde-Smith vs. Colom).
How many House races are still undecided after the 2026 midterms?
CBS News counted about 75 undecided races at 4:19 a.m. ET on November 4. A separate early count showed 69. The number falls as counties report.
Did any state elect a first-time Democrat to the Senate in decades?
Yes. Kansas elected Adam Hamilton, the first Democratic senator there since 1932. Texas elected James Talarico, the first since 1988.
Who won the 2026 governor races in Texas, Ohio and Georgia?
Democrats won all 3. Gina Hinojosa won Texas, Amy Acton won Ohio and Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia.
What was Trump’s approval rating in the 2026 exit polls?
Early exit polls put it at 38%, the lowest recorded for a president in a midterm.
Did Maine reelect Susan Collins in 2026?
No. Democrat Troy Jackson beat Collins, and she conceded at 12:37 a.m. ET.
Which counties had voting problems on Election Day 2026?
North Carolina extended hours at 5 precincts in Columbus, Hertford, Lenoir and Wilson counties. Fulton County, Georgia, warned voters about false text messages on polling place changes.
Who is the first Muslim US senator elected in 2026?
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race against Mike Rogers, according to CBS News. He becomes the first Muslim senator in U.S. history.
Will the 2026 midterm results change?
Yes, for the open races. Called races rarely reverse. Open House and Senate races depend on remaining mail and provisional ballots.
Which Iowa House seats did Democrats flip in 2026?
Democrats flipped the 1st, 2nd and 3rd districts. Christina Bohannan, Lindsay James and Sarah Trone Garriott won.
Who won the Georgia and Nebraska Senate races in 2026?
Democrat Jon Ossoff beat Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia. Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts beat independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska.
Which Florida House seats did Democrats hold after redistricting in 2026?
Kathy Castor won the 14th and Jared Moskowitz won the 25th. Pia Dandiya is projected to win the 22nd. The 9th was still a toss-up.
What did Trump say about the 2026 midterm results?
Trump said he would accept the results and congratulated Democrats. He also said he will use his veto power freely.
Did Democrats hold the Minnesota and New Hampshire Senate seats in 2026?
Yes. Peggy Flanagan beat Michele Tafoya in Minnesota. Chris Pappas beat John Sununu in New Hampshire after Sen. Jeanne Shaheen chose not to run again.
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