‘Blue Tsunami’ Missed Hawaiʻi’s Capitol, But Dems Nabbed 3 Seats
The Senate split of Democrats vs. Republicans remains unchanged after the last batch of uncounted votes, all from Oʻahu, was released.
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More Money, New Problems? What’s Next For Hawaiʻi In A Blue Congress
Sen. Brian Schatz is likely to take the No. 2 spot in the Senate as Democrats pick up seats. Is trouble with the Trump administration on the horizon?
Cobb’s legislative delegation turns bluer after Election Day upsets
Three incumbent Cobb County Republicans lost their seats in the Georgia General Assembly Tuesday night following a statewide sweep that saw Democrats take a number of statewide seats, including the
Sinkhole shuts Blue Heron Blvd in Riviera Beach; crews replace rain-damaged pipes
It appears a traffic situation in Riviera Beach that turned into a nightmare for numerous drivers is getting a little better.
Four Democratic-held U.S. House seats in Florida were at risk of flipping to Republican control in the stat...
Four Democratic-held U.S. House seats in Florida were at risk of flipping to Republican control in the state's redrawn congressional map. At least three stayed Blue.
3 GOP-targeted Florida districts projected blue; Republican Moody wins Senate race over Nixon
(CNN) — CNN’s Decision Desk has projected that Florida’s 25th, 22nd and 14th Congressional Districts – which were each dismantled by aggressive redrawing by RepublicansRead More
What the blue wave looked like in North Carolina
Democrats have flipped five Republican-held congressional seats in North Carolina. The surprising results were just one part of the blue wave in a swing state that President Trump won three times.
Blue wave crashes over CT General Assembly
Democrats project majorities of at least 30-6 in the Senate and 111-40 in the House, with other races too close to call late Tuesday night.
CT delegation previews agenda as blue wave swamps U.S. Congress
CT's delegation prepares to gain significant influence with new committee roles. They want to strike a balance on oversight and priorities.
CT Dems say blue wave presents opportunities — and challenges
CT Democrats celebrated Gov. Ned Lamont's landslide reelection and Republicans' stunning General Assembly losses.
Colorado Democrats surge in US House races as blue wave reshapes the state's congressional map
Democrats are making gains in Colorado's historically Republican strongholds, putting once-safe U.S. House seats within reach as ballots are still being counted.
Blue Wave Splashes on to West Virginia
Ogden newspaper political reporter Steven Allen Adams, during an appearance on MetroNews Talkline before the election, suggested that the expected “blue wave” nationally could splash over into West Virgi...
ICE contractors see green even as blue wave hits Washington
The largest corporate owner of immigration detention centers is reporting its best financial quarter ever, a result of government contracts related to President Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
Chesterfield voters not surprised by 'blue wave' as Democrats take control of US Senate and House
Voters across the country flipped seats that have historically been held by Republican candidates, leading to Democrats gaining control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
DC-area politicians react to ‘blue wave’ on Election Day
D.C.-area politicians react to midterm election results that handed Democrats a majority in Congress as voters expressed frustration with President Donald Trump.
Democrats ride blue wave to wins in Virginia, Maryland and beyond. What comes next?
Democrats scored major victories in Virginia, Maryland and across the country Tuesday night, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump.
Vermont Democrats regain supermajorities in Statehouse amid nationwide ‘blue wave’
“We were confident we'd pick up seats,” said Vermont Democratic Party Chair Lachlan Francis. But “I certainly think it's safe to say we are surprised.”
In a ‘blue tsunami,’ how did Republican Gov. Phil Scott win another term?
“He's created a category of one, you know? And Democrats are willing to pull the lever for him even as they vote blue across the ballot,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth.
In blue wave, Democrats flip Northside Texas House seat their party hasn’t won in 45 years
San Antonio’s Texas House District 121 hadn’t elected a Democrat since 1981, until now. Zack Dunn toppled incumbent state Rep. Marc LaHood.
Blue-curious: Alisa Simmons claims victory in Tarrant County; Allred, Haynes win in Dallas
At an election night party, Alisa Simmons told the crowd that Tim O'Hare had called to congratulate her an hour ago, based on early results.
A ‘bluenami’ sweeps through Texas in a series of stunning victories on election night
Hinojosa, Talarico, Rosenthal, Goodwin, Johnson and Eckhardt deliver historic, convincing wins against the Texas GOP establishment.
It came upon us (blue) wave on (blue) wave: sights and sounds from Election Day in Dallas
The Observer was in Dallas, Denton and Tarrant Counties on Tuesday, taking it all in for you, our readers and social media followers.
After years in a 'desert,' Austin Democrats helped lead a blue tsunami in Texas. What now?
Texas Democrats hadn't seen a statewide win since 1994. They swept the 2026 midterms, but the state-level picture isn't so clear.
TribCast: Breaking down the blue tsunami
TribCast hosts Matthew Watkins and Eleanor Klibanoff, joined by Texas journalists Kayla Guo and Jonathan Richie, analyze Tuesday's big races and what it all means for Texas.