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Election 2026 live results: Dems take back Congress, Troy Jackson unseats Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
Collins is the five-term senator from Maine.
Democrats have won several key races in the high-stakes midterm elections -- with ABC News projecting that Democrats will take control of the Senate and the House.
Key Headlines
- Democrat Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Senate race
- Michigan Democrat Jocelyn Benson projected to win governorship
- Talarico celebrates victory, preaches 'politics of love'
- Trump on midterm results: 'I think part of it was Iran'
- Schumer takes victory lap; promises to deliver for Americans 'with or without the president'
GOP Sen. Jim Risch projected to be reelected in Idaho race
Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch is projected to retain his Senate seat after he defeated independent opponent Todd Achilles.
Hakeem Jeffries promises to hold administration accountable
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries argued that today's election results were a rejection of "corruption" and "extremism," as Democrats are projected to take control of the House and put him on track to make history as the first Black speaker of the chamber.
"The American people have spoken and made clear they've had enough of the extremism, enough of the corruption. They want a Congress that's going to deliver for the American people, and that is exactly what House Democrats will do as soon as we get into office in January," he said while delivering remarks in D.C.
As House Democrats prepare to launch multiple investigations into the administration, Jeffries also promised more accountability.
"We're going to bring accountability to those who have visited unprecedented corruption on this country, because if you have people in high office who are so focused on enriching themselves, their family members, their friends, or their donors, then they're not focused on making life better for the American people. But House Democrats will put the American people first," he said.
-ABC News' Lalee Ibssa
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green projected to win reelection
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, is projected to win reelection, defeating Republican opponent Gary Cordery.
Polls close in Hawaii
Polls have now closed in Hawaii, as well as most of Alaska.