US midterms: Democrat Talarico wins Texas Senate seat

· DW

The Democratic Party is on course for major gains in both the House and Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates.

  • Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat
  • North Carolina is first state to 'flip' from Republican to Democrat after Roy Cooper's win
  • Polling stations in eastern and central states closing
  • Exit polls show widespread discontent and disapproval of US President Donald Trump
  • Both chambers of Congress are currently controlled by the Republicans
  • Polls suggest the Democrats have a good chance of taking control of the House, but the battle for the Senate is tighter 
  • The party holding the White House typically sees losses in the midterms

Follow the latest developments from the US midterm elections on November 3, 2026: