Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

Ramaswamy is running to replace term-limited Mike DeWine; the state GOP and President Donald Trump have already endorsed him. But Ramaswamy himself has faced attacks during the campaign directed at his religion and background.

Though President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda looms large over the races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia.

Follow election day live updates for the latest news and results from key races across the US, including the gubernatorial elections in NJ and VA, and the CA vote on Prop 50.

U.S. politicians and interest groups reacted to Democratic wins in a trio of races on Tuesday, the first major elections since Donald Trump returned to the presidency, giving the embattled party new momentum ahead of next year’s congressional midterms.

Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.

Zohran Mamdani says his New York mayoral victory offers a lesson for Donald Trump - who has downplayed election gains by the Democrats, while urging Republicans to take a radical step to end a record US government shutdown.

Off-year races in Virginia, New Jersey, California and beyond are seen as key early barometers of how voters are feeling about Trump and Democrats.

By Bo Erickson (Reuters) -Voters in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California will cast ballots on Tuesday for a mayor, two governors and a redistricting measure - early tests of Democratic and Republican strategies ahead of next year's congressional midterm election.

Justices are elected to 10-year terms on the State Supreme Court here, and Democrats hold a five-seat majority. But three Democrats are up for “retention” elections, meaning voters can send them home. The election to replace them would take place in 2027.