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On Election Day, November 3, 2026, NBC News correspondents fanned out across the United States to cover key Senate and gubernatorial races, with reporters filing live updates from Texas, Michigan, and Maine.
Senate Results Take Shape Across the Country
In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff won re-election, according to NBC News projections. Ossoff’s victory was one of the most closely watched outcomes of the night. In New Hampshire, Democrat Chris Pappas also secured a projected win in his Senate race.
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Florida produced a notable result on the Senate side as well. Ashley Moody won the Florida Senate race, with NBC News projecting her victory. Meanwhile, Democrat Jared Moskowitz won re-election in Florida’s 25th Congressional District.
In North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper earned a projected win in his Senate race. In South Carolina, Democrat Annie Andrews showed an early statewide lead, though results were still developing. NBC News also reported that Nikki Haley weighed in on how former President Trump’s endorsement of Senator Darline Graham affected the South Carolina Senate race.
Governor’s Races Draw Attention in Florida and Georgia
Florida’s governor’s race produced a clear result. NBC News projected that Representative Byron Donalds won the Florida governor’s race. In Georgia, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms earned a projected victory in the governor’s race.
In Texas, early results showed Democrats holding leads in key counties with significant Latino voter populations. NBC News reported that Latino voters were leaning more toward Democrats compared to the 2024 election. Correspondent Gadi Schwartz reported live from Texas throughout the evening.
Competitive Contests in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana
In Michigan, early county results showed Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed leading as polls closed. Correspondent Stephanie Gosk reported from Michigan on the developing race. In Ohio, a critical county showed the Democratic candidate leading in early vote totals.
Indiana also drew attention, with early voting data showing a substantial lead for Democrats. In Maine, correspondent Monica Alba filed updates throughout Election Day. NBC News exit polls also compared voter attitudes on the economy in 2018 versus 2026, offering broader context for the night’s results.
Overall, the 2026 midterm elections delivered a series of competitive Senate and governor’s races across multiple states. Democrats showed strength in several key contests, while Republicans secured notable wins in Florida. Results continued to develop throughout the evening as more votes were counted nationwide.
