The petty joy of a blue election night
Watching a beleaguered CNN and MS NOW embrace optimism again was a good way to mark our political sea change
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Arizona Voters Approve Women’s Sports Transgender Ban Despite Voting For Democrats Statewide
A state that elected a Democratic governor also approved a measure to restrict transgender athletes to competition in alignment with their birth sex.
DeSantis 2028 buzz builds after Florida withstands blue wave: ‘Only reason Florida didn’t fall’
Republicans are crediting Gov. Ron DeSantis with keeping Florida in the red column – and buzzing about his 2028 prospects – after the state bucked a Democratic blue wave that swept the GOP out of power...
Dems eye 56-seat Senate majority as blue tsunami washes out GOP
The blue tsunami washed away more Republicans on Wednesday with Democrats sweeping race after race to seize control of both chambers of Congress in a rebuke of President Trump and his administration.
Making Sense of the Midterms
Watch What Next host Mary Harris and Slate senior politics reporter Jim Newell debrief about the midterm elections.
The Blue Tsunami Was Driven by These Historymaking Candidates
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The Dream of Blue Texas Is Here
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Riding a Historic Blue Tsunami, Democrats Flip the Senate by Winning Big in Trump Country
When President Donald Trump took over for the second time, things looked interminably bleak for Democrats. Americans had willingly reelected a man who…
A Bluenami And Some Major Firsts Nationwide
Democrats had a big night on Election Day. The bluenami was also filled with tons of nationwide firsts, with many candidates breaking the so-called glass…
The 2026 blue wave, in charts Compared to the 2024 presidential race, Democratic senators-elect won by larg...
Compared to the 2024 presidential race, Democratic senators-elect won by larger margins in the 2026 midterms, while Republicans won by smaller ones.
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Compared to the 2024 presidential race, Democratic senators-elect won by larger margins in the 2026 midterms, while Republicans won by smaller ones.
Best Memes and TikToks After Midterms’ Blue Wave, From Regina George to ‘The Office’ References
After Democrats flipped the House and Senate, people took to social media to express their euphoric feelings and take jabs at Donald Trump.
The 2026 blue wave, in maps
An analysis of 2026 election result data shows how Senate and House county election results shifted in favor of Democratic candidates in about 90% of the U.S.
Anger over GOP education agenda helped fuel Democratic sweeps in Texas, advocates say
Before they flipped Texas blue, Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico made names for themselves fighting book bans, private school vouchers and restrictions on classroom instruction.
Stocks surge as ‘blue tsunami’ puts political uncertainty to rest
Stocks had their best day in months. Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla declined, however, after the billionaire spent heavily to support Republicans.
Even Blue States Pass Midterm’s Biological-Reality Ballot Measures
All four midterm ballot measures recognizing the biological differences between males and females appear to have passed Tuesday, as even voters in Blue states chose to protect girls’ and women’s sports.
What Experts Think the Democratic Blue Wave Will Mean For Climate Action
With a new majority in the House and Senate, here's what climate experts think Democrats will prioritize.
Mississippi and Alaska Senate Races Remain Too Close to Call Amid Historic Blue Wave
It could be days before winners are determined in the contests for the two Republican-held seats amid a historic blue-wave election.
'Blue tsunami' in US midterms 'pummels GOP out of power'
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 4: US papers react to the results of the midterm elections, with Democrats retaking control of Congress and the headlines running from a "repudiation" of US President…
US voters rebuke Trump as Democrats win control of Congress in ‘blue wave’
President’s party stripped of control after he spent weeks pleading with Americans to pretend he was on ballot
Soul Surfing the Blue Wave: What Happened, Why It Happened, and What the Hell We Can Do About It
Analyze the 2026 midterm blue wave, its causes, key players, and GOP
5 Hard Truths for Democrats After Their Blue Tsunami
The scale of the victory is undoubtable, and its message against Trump’s governance clear. But it also conceals its fragility.
Midterms 2026 Results: List of Historic Victories Amid Blue Tsunami
The breakthroughs came alongside a dramatic shift in political power in Washington.
The Midterms Gave Us a Blue Wave — And Some Hilarious Music Memes
The midterm elections, in which Democrats won total control of Congress, have sparked a stream of hilarious music memes.