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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will defeat Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race Tuesday, projects Decision Desk. The...

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Tyler O'Neil

Winners and Losers From the 2026 Midterms

There’s no sugar-coating it: Republicans lost badly in the 2026 midterms, suffering stunning defeats in states once considered reliably red and...

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Tyler O'Neil

Maine Gets New Senate Leadership as Jackson Overthrows Collins

Maine Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Sen. Susan Collins in one of the nation’s most closely watched midterm races, claiming a Senate seat she held...

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Virginia Grace McKinnon

‘LAWYER UP’: Democrats Preview Their Real Post-Midterm Agenda

Americans will soon learn what the Democrat agenda is really about, and it certainly isn’t about working with President Donald Trump to reduce the...

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Jarrett Stepman

Former Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown to Return to Senate in Comeback Bid

Democrats achieved a key pick-up on Tuesday night, as former Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown will once more return to the U.S. Senate chamber. He was...

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Rebecca Downs

Victor Davis Hanson: What the Midterm Election Results Mean for 2028

Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a portion of a Victor Davis Hanson interview on “The Tony Kinnett Cast” on Nov. 3. Read...

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Felix Miller

Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor’s Race, Ending GOP’s Long Hold on Office

Democrat state Rep. Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the Nov. 3 general election. With...

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Emily Medeiros

Democrats Will Take the Senate

Democrats are projected to control the Senate in 2027 after picking up seats in Tuesday night’s midterm election. Decision Desk HQ made the call...

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Virginia Grace McKinnon

California Stays Blue: Biden’s Former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra Wins Governor’s Race

Summary California will remain under Democrat leadership for another four years, as former Biden administration official Xavier Becerra has defeated...

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Angelina Delfin

What Democrat Control of House Means for Trump

Democrats are projected to retake control of the House in Tuesday’s midterm elections, threatening impeachments and investigations for the president...

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Elizabeth Mitchell

Amy Acton Pulls Off Win to Be Elected as Ohio’s First Democrat Governor in 20 Years

For the first time since 2006, Ohio has elected a Democrat governor. Dr. Amy Acton, who served as the health director under Republican Gov. Mike...

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Rebecca Downs

Democrat James Talarico Flips Texas Senate Seat Blue

Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Texas Senate seat, projects Decision Desk HQ. According to...

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Emily Medeiros

Keisha Lance Bottoms Secures Victory in Georgia Governor’s Race

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured a historic victory against Republican candidate Rick Jackson to become Georgia’s next...

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Rebecca Buis

Democrats Projected to Recapture the House, Will Look to Stall Trump Agenda in Final Two Years

Democrats are in line to take control of the House of Representatives as New York Democrat Rep. Hakeem Jeffries appears headed toward a speakership....

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Fred Lucas

‘HUNT YOU DOWN’: Crackdown on Illegal Voters Continues Up to Election Day

Summary Homeland Security Investigations made Election Day announcements of two more arrests of noncitizens for allegedly casting illegal votes in...

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Fred Lucas

Legal Whiplash: Trump Scores Win in California Voter Roll Fight Over 20,000 Noncitizens

In an Election Day win for President Donald Trump’s administration, a judicial game of ping-pong in California has moved in his favor. The 9th U.S....

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Fred Lucas

Victor Davis Hanson: The Left Tried to Bury Trump. Instead, It Fueled His Greatest Comeback.

Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our...

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Al Perrotta

SOCIALISM WATCH: DSA Member Angie Nixon Loses Senate Bid in Florida

LIVE UPDATES: Race calls and election updates on Democratic Socialists of America candidates and their allies. All times Eastern. 8:17 p.m.—Three...

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Tyler O'Neil

BATTLE FOR CONGRESS: Ossoff Projected as the Winner in Georgia Senate Race

Watch for live updates here on the dramatic battle between Democrats and the GOP for control of Congress. 8:01 p.m.: Decision Desk HQ projects Florida...

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Reagan Reese

Sitting This Election Out? Weigh a Few Things, Then Go Vote

Summary Republicans and MAGA supporters who hope to avoid voting today should overcome their qualms with high gas prices and President Donald...

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Felix Miller

Ossoff Secures Second Senate Term in Georgia Race

In the Peach State’s heated Senate election, Sen. Jon Ossoff has secured a victory against Rep. Mike Collins, extending his time in the upper...

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Rebecca Buis

Lawfare Is the Democrats’ Real Post-Election Priority

Summary During and after the most recent edition of the “most important election of our lifetimes,” it is important to take stock of what is...

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Felix Miller

Daily Signal Goes Live for 5 Hours of Election Night Coverage

Americans will decide the balance of power in Washington on Tuesday, and the Daily Signal will be there as the results come in. Beginning at 7 p.m....

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Robert B. Bluey

Supreme Court Hears Contentious Arguments on Religious Freedom Fight Over Preschool Program

The Supreme Court could deliver another blow to Colorado in a religious liberty case over the state’s exclusion of a Catholic church from a...

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Fred Lucas

Greenland Parliament Ratifies Security Deal Agreed With Trump

Summary COPENHAGEN, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Greenland’s parliament on Tuesday ratified the Arctic island’s security agreement struck earlier this year...

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Reuters

Ballot Scanner Problems Hit Key Battleground Heart of Key Battleground House District on Election Day

Westchester County, New York, experienced ballot scanner problems Tuesday morning during in-person voting in one of the nation’s most competitive...

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Fred Lucas

Trump Ends Billions of Aid to Israel

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will no longer providing $4 billion in yearly aid to Israel starting in 2027. “You can consider it barter. You...

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Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Want to Know What Congress Will Do? Look at What It Has Done.

Summary For the past few months, Americans have been bombarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in political ads. Some address policy, while...

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Daniel West

Trump’s Midterm Travel Blitz Far Surpasses His Predecessors’

President Donald Trump has held more than 30 events from Oct. 1 to Election Day as part of his “midterm blitz,” far exceeding the travel of his...

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Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘60 Minutes’ Answer Gives Away the Left’s Game on Cultural Issues

Summary Far-left darling Abdul El-Sayed went on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday and unintentionally revealed the Left’s dishonesty about...

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Jarrett Stepman

Midterms Will Shape the Future of the States—and Our Day-to-Day Lives

Summary Much ink has been spilled about the ramifications of the 2026 midterms, often with a focus on which party will end up with majorities in the...

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Felix Miller

‘A Little Bit of Apple Pie’: Trump’s Final Pitch to Voters

Summary Election Day is tomorrow, and President Donald Trump just made his final pitch before the midterms at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool,...

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Elizabeth Mitchell

Pro-Life Group Warns GOP Ahead of Midterms

With an $80 million investment, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America has reached over 10 million voters to remind them of the cost of this election: Life...

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Virginia Grace McKinnon

Rabbi Slams El-Sayed’s ‘Conditional’ Apology for Temple Israel Terror Response

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faces accusations of antisemitism in the final hours of the Michigan Senate race, while Jewish voters and organizations remain...

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Tyler O'Neil

Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Economy Hits 3.4% Growth—Where Did All the Doomsayers Go?

Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis...

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Al Perrotta

These Election Eve Court Fights Could Reshape the Midterm Vote

Lawsuits on the eve of Election Day are giving courts a brief time window to make influential decisions before final votes are cast. The Supreme Court...

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Fred Lucas

Who Let the Dogs Out?

Summary In April 2016, Gov. Terry McAuliffe committed an act of populism so transparent that it was overturned by the Supreme Court of Virginia that...

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Al Perrotta

Mike Johnson Stumps in Virginia With 2 Candidates in Swing Districts

House Speaker Mike Johnson wrapped up his 2026 midterm campaign with a pair of stops in Virginia. On Monday, the Republican appeared with Rep. Rob...

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Richard Tucker

Paxton Announces Arrests of Convicted Felons Accused of Illegally Voting in Texas

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced over the weekend that convicted felons accused of illegally casting ballots in Texas have been arrested....

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Emily Medeiros

My Experience as an American Censored by French Authorities

Summary On Halloween in Paris, a video went viral of an angry protester throwing a Molotov cocktail at the French police. It was an egregious act, and...

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Kristen Ziccarelli

Will Virginia Become One of America’s Most Extreme Abortion States?

Summary Virginia voters have serious choices this election season. Two proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot should give all people of...

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Bishop Michael Burbidge

DOJ Seeks Supreme Court Review in California 20,000 ‘Likely’ Noncitizen Ballot Dispute

The Justice Department is asking the Supreme Court to require California to set aside more than 20,000 suspected fraudulent ballots. Just one day...

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Fred Lucas

NYT Poll: Late Deciders in Key Senate Races Breaking Toward Republicans

Late-deciding voters in seven key Senate races have been breaking toward Republicans over the past month, according to a new poll released Sunday...

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Al Perrotta

Election Integrity Is on the Ballot in 2026

Election integrity will be on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections. Voters will decide not only who controls Congress, but whether the election...

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Don Palmer

Reagan Reese Joins Daily Signal as National Political Reporter

The Daily Signal is adding journalist Reagan Reese to its growing team of reporters as it expands its coverage of Washington, national politics, and...

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Robert B. Bluey

2026 Midterms Could Be Headed for a Post-Election Legal War

Which party controls Congress might not be determined until long after Election Day due to lengthy state counting timelines and election litigation....

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Fred Lucas

Down-Ballot Race: What’s at Stake in Ohio’s Attorney General Race

The 2026 midterm elections are a busy time for Ohio. Not only are there key federal elections, like a costly U.S. Senate special election, but also a...

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Rebecca Downs

Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Abdul El-Sayed’s GOP Opponent in Tight Senate Faceoff

Democrat Haley Stevens, who was originally scheduled to appear today at an event with former primary rival Abdul El-Sayed, announced she is endorsing...

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Al Perrotta

Democrats Put Patriotism Last. That’s a Problem for America.

Summary Only 6% of Democrats think that “patriotism” is important for the country. That was one of the unnerving findings of a recently released...

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Jarrett Stepman

Inside the Vance Family’s Harry Potter Halloween

The second family hosted a Halloween party on Saturday night, featuring trick or treating, Harry Potter-themed decorations, and a soup collection for...

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Elizabeth Mitchell