Democrats and Republicans battle for control of House

Will Democrats or Republicans win control of the House in the 2026 election? Follow the midterm election results here, as polls begin to close.

As expected, several democratic socialists won their races in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, CBS News projected. Claire Valdez won in New York's 7th District and will replace Democratic Rep. Nydia Velázquez, who is also retiring. Darializa Avila Chevalier won in New York's 13th District. She beat Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, in a huge primary upset this summer. Chris Rabb won in Pennsylvania's 3rd District, and will replace retiring Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans. Adam Hamawy won in New Jersey's 12th District and will replace retiring Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. Melat Kiros won in Colorado's 1st District, making history as the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress.

Democrat Jamie Ager flipped control of North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, CBS News projected, marking the first time a Democrat has won the seat since 2010. CBS News rates Kentucky's 6th District as likely Democratic. The seat is currently held by GOP Rep. Andy Barr, who is running for Senate and won reelection by 26 points in 2024. Republican Ralph Alvarado is competing against Democrat Zach Dembo for the open seat. As of 9 p.m., CBS News rates Texas' redrawn 32nd District as lean Democratic. Texas Republicans dramatically shifted the district's boundaries to favor the GOP — turning the once solidly Democratic seat into