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The ‘Becerra Era’: A New Governor, and the California That Could Have Been

Summary “You have now entered the Becerra Era,” declared California Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra in his victory speech Tuesday night. But for the...

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Angelina Delfin

The Left’s DEI Revolution Isn’t Dead. It Was Waiting for Its Comeback.

Summary “DEI is back!” That was the message from Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., following Tuesday night’s midterm blue wave that swept Democrats back...

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Jarrett Stepman

Socialists Gain Ground in Congress, Setting Up Fight Over Democrat Agenda

Democratic Socialists of America are celebrating over 50 wins from Tuesday night’s midterm elections. With some races yet to be called, there will...

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Virginia Grace McKinnon

EXCLUSIVE: White House Finalizes Policy to Lower Health Care Costs

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—President Donald Trump finalized new Medicare policies to lower costs by more than $1 billion next year for seniors, an...

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Elizabeth Mitchell

Victor Davis Hanson: America Faces a Radical New Political Reality

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

PINK-AND-BLUE WAVE? The Role of Transgenderism in the Midterms

Transgender activist groups are getting out ahead of their skis when they interpret Democrat midterm victories as an endorsement of transgender...

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Tyler O'Neil

Referendum or Turnout Problem? GOP Insiders Split Over Who’s to Blame for Midterm Losses

Republicans lost Congress on Tuesday because voters felt the administration and the GOP stopped caring about them, several insiders told the Daily...

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Reagan Reese

‘Reagan Would Never Do This’: Republicans Point Fingers After Massive Blue Wave

Some Republicans are pointing fingers at President Donald Trump after his 32-day midterm blitz failed to save GOP majorities in Congress. “This was...

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Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Texas Election: What Went Wrong for Republicans?

Texas Republicans suffered a series of historic election losses Tuesday, as Democrats flipped the governor’s office, won a U.S. Senate seat, and...

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Emily Medeiros

Why Democrats’ Huge Midterm Victory Could Weaken The New Socialist Bloc

The Democratic Socialists of America emerged from the 2026 midterms significantly stronger, but in a strange twist, the Democratic Party’s...

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Tyler O’neil

Red, Purple, or Blue State? Democrats Make Gains in Ohio.

For the first time in 20 years, Ohio elected a Democratic governor, as well as its first Jewish and female governor, with Amy Acton. In a race that...

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Rebecca Downs

Gender Madness and the Midterms

Summary As the saying goes, politics is downstream of culture. But the opposite can also be true. We should keep this in mind when thinking about the...

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Jennifer Galardi

The Socialists Won More Than Just Elections on Tuesday

Summary Five new candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America won House seats Tuesday. Together with reelected Rep. Alexandria...

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Michael Freund

Victor Davis Hanson: Why Midterm Losses Won’t Stop Trump

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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Victor Davis Hanson

‘Everyone Knows Why We Lost’: Vance Blames Iran War for Blue Wave

Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for 2026 Democrat victories Wednesday in a blunt post on X. “The reason we lost is the war. The...

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Fred Lucas

Voters Punish GOP Over Economy, but Democrats May Still Have a Problem, Exit Polls Find

Summary Voters were more dissatisfied with the state of the economy in 2026 than they were in 2024, according to exit polling. While punishing the...

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Fred Lucas

Mike Johnson Won’t Remain In House Leadership After Big Midterm Losses

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, is taking himself out of the running for minority leader after the GOP was dealt widespread midterm losses...

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Reagan Reese

Iran War Plays Major Role in Midterm Blowout

About three-quarters of voters said the Iran War was a crucial factor in what candidate they supported in the 2026 midterm elections, according to an...

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Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Americans Sour on AI Poll After Poll, Leaving Both Parties Out in Cold

THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Americans’ growing fears about artificial intelligence followed them to the polls Tuesday and spread across party...

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Dylan Kresak

Amid Blue Wave, Voters Hand Conservatives Wins on Election Integrity, Women’s Sports

On the same night voters delivered a blue wave and expanded abortion rights, conservatives saw some victories on ballot measures regarding election...

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Fred Lucas

Trump Diverts Blame After Massive Midterm Losses

President Donald Trump blamed the candidates and the Iran War for the massive Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections. “They didn’t like...

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Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Elon Musk’s Business Empire Braces for Democratic Wave as Texas Flips Blue

Nov 4 (Reuters) – As Republicans suffered a landslide defeat and Texas elected its first Democratic governor in more than three decades, one of the...

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Democrats Gain Two House Seats in Virginia, Easily Retain Senate Seat

Democrats apparently flipped two of Virginia’s 11 House seats, adding them to the nationwide blue wave. The slate featured a mix of easy-to-call...

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Rich Tucker

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