U.S. Senate / control
Two races remain uncalled
NPR’s 4:22 PM ET results view showed 52 Democrats, including two independents, and 44 Republicans, with Alaska and Mississippi not yet called.
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2026 Midterms / Live results
The count is still moving.
Select a live results view below. NPR’s graphic uses Associated Press vote tabulations and marks called races separately from races that are still counting.
Senate / Democrats
52
including 2 independents
Senate / GOP
44
2 races not yet called
House / Democrats
240
AP-called seats, per NPR
House / GOP
147
nearly 50 races uncalled
Snapshot reported by NPR from AP results at approximately 4:22 PM ET, November 5, 2026. Counts and estimates can change as additional ballots are tabulated; they are not certified results.
The embedded map, candidate votes, and reporting percentages are supplied by NPR. Change tabs to view House results or the Senate races still counting in Alaska and Mississippi.
How the count stands ↗United States / races still counting
Where the count stands.
A dated snapshot from NPR reporting based on AP tabulations. The embedded results graphic above is the live source; figures below are marked with their last reported update.
Alaska / U.S. Senate
Peltola and Sullivan close
NPR/AP’s initial count showed Mary Peltola at 48.2% and Dan Sullivan at 47.9%, with an estimated 74% counted. Alaska uses ranked-choice voting; NPR reported the tabulation was expected November 18.
Alaska results ↗Mississippi / U.S. Senate
Colom leads narrowly
At 2:27 PM ET, NPR/AP showed Scott Colom at 49.0% and Cindy Hyde-Smith at 48.9%, with an estimated 96% counted. Mail and provisional ballots remained outstanding in NPR’s report.
Mississippi results ↗U.S. House / uncalled races
Final margins still settling
NPR reported AP had called 240 seats for Democrats and 147 for Republicans, with just under 50 races uncalled. Close contests and California’s ballot tabulation may delay the final count.
Live House results ↗Race figures above are a snapshot, not certified results. Check the embedded live NPR/AP graphic for updated numbers and your state election office for certified results.
2026 Midterm Data Brief / Analysis
The result — and the reasons behind it.
A cautious reading of the supplied November 4 report, cross-checked against Rutgers and NPR. This analysis is separate from the live results graphic above.
Congress / control
Both chambers flipped
NPR reports Democrats won control of the House and Senate. As of its November 5 update, the exact seat totals remained unsettled while outstanding races were counted.
Voter priorities / affordability
Costs mattered
Rutgers’ review of the AP Voter Poll describes affordability as a major factor: nearly 9 in 10 respondents said cost of living was a crucial or major factor in their congressional vote.
Voter priorities / trust
Corruption & democracy
In the same Rutgers/AP Voter Poll summary, nearly 9 in 10 called government corruption a crucial or major factor; roughly one-third named democracy the country’s most important issue.
Representation / women
Record representation
Rutgers’ Center for American Women and Politics reports record representation for women in Congress and statewide executive offices, with historic wins highlighted in its post-election analysis.
Counting note: The supplied report is dated November 4 and labels its figures “final,” while also listing uncalled races. Its House snapshot (236 Democratic wins, 139 Republican wins, 60 uncalled) differs from the later NPR/AP update, which reported 240 Democrats and 147 Republicans called with nearly 50 races still uncalled. For current status, use the live NPR/AP results above; treat the attached report’s numbers as a dated snapshot, not certified or final totals.
International / archived election brief · October 28 snapshot
International elections.
Earlier coverage on election outcomes, coalition-building, and governing transitions. Stories are labeled with their original source dates; follow the linked publishers for newer developments.
InternationalAssociated Press · October 28, 2026
Israel election leaves coalition-building as the next test
AP reports that Israel’s election did not produce a clear path to government, leaving coalition negotiations central to what happens next. Results and negotiations can change; check the linked report for updates.
Brazil / RunoffLD3 election brief / October 25, 2026
InternationalAssociated Press · October 25, 2026
Brazil’s presidential runoff reshapes the regional political picture
AP reports that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection over Flávio Bolsonaro. This is a post-election report; consult Brazil’s election authorities for official results and legal updates.
Serbia / TransitionLD3 election brief / October 27, 2026
InternationalAssociated Press · October 27, 2026
Serbia’s victorious student movement faces the challenge of governing
AP reports on the challenges facing Serbia’s student-led movement after an electoral victory and President Aleksandar Vučić’s concession. The article discusses the transition ahead, not a completed transfer of power.
Source and update note
This curated story brief was checked November 5, 2026. The results graphic above is provided by NPR and uses Associated Press vote tabulations, which update as additional ballots are counted. Counts shown on this page are estimates, not certified results; check the linked providers and official election authorities for the latest.