Which states 'turned blue'? 2026 midterm election flips

Houston Chronicle · Maria Salette Ontiveros · 2026-11-04 20:28 UTC

Democrats flipped Senate seats, governors’ offices and state legislative chambers in the 2026 midterms. Here’s where power changed hands.

Democrats captured Republican-held offices across the country in Tuesday’s midterm elections, winning Senate seats and governors’ races while making gains in other statewide contests.

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The victories helped Democrats take control of Congress and shifted state leadership. Here’s a state-by-state look at some of the biggest offices that changed hands.

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