2026 US Election Results: Live Midterm Updates, Georgia Senate Race (Ossoff vs Collins), How to Follow AP Results

The 2026 US midterm elections were held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters chose members of the House of Representatives, U.S. senators, governors and many state and local offices. Here is where key races stand, how results work, and where to follow them.

Results change as votes are counted. This post doesn't endorse any candidate or party, and it will be updated as the Associated Press (AP) calls races.

What Was on the Ballot?

Key Race Status (Election Night)

Status as of about 9 p.m. ET on election night. Replace the placeholders with AP's latest.

Georgia Senate Race: Jon Ossoff vs Mike Collins

The Georgia Senate race matched Jon Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent, against Mike Collins, the Republican U.S. representative.

• Seat: U.S. Senate, Class II, Georgia
• AP has called the race. The winner is [ADD WINNER].
• Is Jon Ossoff a Democrat? Yes. He was first elected to the Senate in 2021.
• Did Ossoff win? See AP for the call: [ADD ANSWER].

Is Georgia a Swing State?

Georgia is considered a competitive, closely divided state. Democrats won its presidential vote in 2020 by a very narrow margin, and Republicans carried it in 2024, so statewide races often come down to small margins.

What If No One Gets a Majority in Georgia?

Georgia law requires a candidate to win a majority (more than 50%) in a general election. If no one does, the top two candidates advance to a runoff, usually held about four weeks later. Check the Georgia Secretary of State for the date if that applies.

Texas Senate Race

The Texas U.S. Senate race, between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, had not been called at last check. Check AP for the latest.

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How Do AP Race Calls Work?

The Associated Press counts votes and declares winners when a race is no longer in doubt. Its calls are used by most major news outlets. A "call" is not an official result. Official results are certified by state election officials later, and calls can occasionally be taken back if the count changes.

Where to Follow Live Results

• AP Election Results: apnews.com has race-by-race counts and calls.
• The New York Times: Its live pages include the "needle," a forecast of the likely outcome that moves as votes come in. It is a projection, not an official result.
• Decision Desk HQ: Independent race calls and live results.
• ABC News, NBC News, CNN and the Washington Post also publish live results.
• State election offices, such as the Georgia Secretary of State and the Texas Secretary of State, publish official counts.

When Do Results Come In?

Polls close at different times across the country. In Georgia, polls close at 7 p.m. ET. Close races can take hours or days to call, and states count mail-in and provisional ballots at different speeds. Early results often change as more votes are counted.

Why "Early Results" Can Mislead

Early returns can favor one party depending on which votes are counted first, such as early in-person votes, mail ballots or Election Day votes. Wait for AP to call a race before treating a result as final.

How to Vote and Election Questions

If you have questions about voting in future elections, check your state's official election website. Voting rules, deadlines and polling places vary by state.

Sources and Live Results

• Associated Press: Election results
• The New York Times: Election results
• Decision Desk HQ
• Georgia Secretary of State: Election results
• Texas Secretary of State: Election results
• Ballotpedia: 2026 elections
• Vote.gov

FAQ

Who won the 2026 election? Check AP for race-by-race results. Control of the House and Senate depends on the final seat counts.

Did Jon Ossoff win in Georgia? AP has called the Georgia Senate race. See AP for the winner: [ADD ANSWER].

Is Jon Ossoff a Democrat? Yes.

Who was Ossoff's opponent? Republican Mike Collins.

Is Georgia a swing state? It is considered competitive, with very close recent statewide elections.

When do polls close in Georgia? 7 p.m. ET.

How does AP call a race? It declares a winner when the outcome is no longer in doubt based on the vote count.

Last updated: November 3, 2026 (election night). Results change as votes are counted.