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'Defeated Goliath': Did faith help Democrats flip key midterm races?

'Defeated Goliath': Did faith help Democrats flip key midterm races?

Religion proved pivotal in the 2026 midterms as voters shifted toward Democrats in key races nationwide.

GOP redistricting efforts fall flat against blue tsunami

GOP redistricting efforts fall flat against blue tsunami

Despite Republicans' successful push to redraw congressional maps in their favor, the effort largely did not pay off on Election Day.

See Trump's state-by-state approval days after GOP's midterm drubbing

See Trump's state-by-state approval days after GOP's midterm drubbing

Trump’s unpopularity continues climb following his political party's trouncing in Tuesday's midterms. See which states still approve of the president.

Graham, Paxton and Ramaswamy lost. Some blame Trump for choosing them

Graham, Paxton and Ramaswamy lost. Some blame Trump for choosing them

Some conservatives are blaming the president for promoting flawed contenders who lost in red states.

Texas Republican blames GOP leaders for Democratic sweep

Texas Republican blames GOP leaders for Democratic sweep

A Republican who lost his own race on Tuesday named the two men he holds responsible. Trump and Cruz have their own explanations for the collapse.

Ted Cruz says Texas is blue. He also says it will not stay that way

Ted Cruz says Texas is blue. He also says it will not stay that way

Cruz admits a hard truth on his podcast, then argues Republicans can win Texas back. Here is what he said about the losses and the party’s next move.

How Latino Voters Helped Power the Democratic Wave

How Latino Voters Helped Power the Democratic Wave

An analysis of the 2026 midterm results reveals how a significant swing in the Latino electorate was a decisive factor in major Democratic victories.

Dummymander: The GOP’s Bid to Rig the Midterm Map Failed Spectacularly

Dummymander: The GOP’s Bid to Rig the Midterm Map Failed Spectacularly

Trump demanded states redraw their congressional maps in order to keep the House. Republicans ended up losing anyway

A 'blacklash' happened at the polls in response to redistricting

A 'blacklash' happened at the polls in response to redistricting

Black voters supported Democrats in the midterms as activists mobilized against redistricting and court rulings.

Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas' 1st Democratic governor in decades

Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas' 1st Democratic governor in decades

Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa says she is building a bipartisan administration after her stunning upset in the midterm elections

Ted Cruz confronts 'Watergate-level repudiation' with eye on 2028

Ted Cruz confronts 'Watergate-level repudiation' with eye on 2028

Ted Cruz said the midterm rout was a "Watergate-level repudiation" of Republicans as he grappled with being Texas' only GOP statewide officeholder.

Trump served his purpose. Now the GOP needs a new direction | Opinion

Trump served his purpose. Now the GOP needs a new direction | Opinion

For Republicans, the vice of President Donald Trump's recklessness sits right next to the virtue of his boldness.