These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet
Several House and Senate races from the 2026 midterm elections in the US remain uncalled, despite Democrats securing control of the Senate and gaining House seats. The article details the status of toss-up races in Alaska and Mississippi, where ballot counting and ranked-choice voting systems are delaying final results.
Why it matters
The unresolved election results are crucial for determining the final composition of the US Congress, which will significantly impact future legislative priorities, political power dynamics, and the ability of either party to enact its agenda.
Washington — The makeup of Congress shifted dramatically in the 2026 midterm elections, as Democrats decisively won control of the Senate and picked up dozens of House seats — in what's on track to be one of the largest midterm routs in recent decades.The exact margins of Congress are not yet clear, as winners have not yet been projected in two Senate races and more than two dozen House races. They include GOP-held districts with razor-thin margins, a few Democratic seats that could flip to Republicans and several races in California and other Western states that still need to count ballots.Here's a look at the congressional races that CBS News has not yet projected, including where the results stand:Senate Toss-UpsDemocrats are set to enter next year with at least 54 Senate seats, compared to Republicans' 44.
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