Democrats win Senate, flip key seats in Midwest- Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio

Democrats have flipped; Republicans held key seats in Maine, Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina and South Carolina in the early projection called by Decision Desk HQ and AP, indicating deep inroads into the Midwest, typically considered the Red heartland. Alaska still remains a close call. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is projected to have won re-election in Georgia, pushing the swing state deep into blue territory. Democrats have flipped 7 seats, pushing their tally to 54.

Flipped seats

North Carolina (R-D): Democrat Roy Cooper was projected to defeat Republican Michael Whatley, with the AP calling the race at 8:23 pm in local time. The seat is held by Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who chose not to run again.

South Carolina (R-D): Democrat Annie Andrews is projected to topple Republican Senator Darline Graham, according to NBC News. This will be the state’s first Democratic senator in more than 20 years; Trump had carried by 17 points two years ago.

Texas (R-D): Democrat James Talarico was projected to defeat Republican Ken Paxton by Decision Desk HQ. It would be the first Democratic Senate win in Texas since 1988. Paxton had beaten Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP primary runoff.

Ohio (R-D): Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown will be returning to the Senate, defeating Sen. Jon Husted, CBS News projects.

Kansas (R-D): Democrat and pastor Adam Hamilton is projected to win the Senate race in Kansas, according to Decision Desk HQ, all but ensuring a Senate majority for his party.

Maine (R-D): Democrat Troy Jackson on Tuesday unseated longtime Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins in Maine -- yet another flip for the Democrats, as they prepare to take control of the US Congress, media projections showed.

Iowa (R-D): State Representative Josh Turek, a Democrat, is projected to win Iowa’s Senate seat from Republican Representative Ashley Hinson, as the blue wave reaches the Midwest.

Seats held

New Hampshire (D): Chris Pappas, the four-term Democratic congressman, has won New Hampshire’s US Senate race, protecting the open seat from a Republican flip in a closely fought contest against John Sununu.
Georgia (D): Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff was reelected over Republican Mike Collins, with the AP calling the race at 7:55 pm in local time.
Florida special (R): Republican Senator Ashley Moody won and will serve out the remainder of Marco Rubio's term, which ends in early 2029.
Alabama (R): Republican Barry Moore is leading and projected to win the race to succeed Alabama GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville, according to Decision Desk HQ.

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Colorado (D): Democrats are projected to secure Colorado, with John Hickenlooper leading by a massive margin with roughly 73% of votes counted

Delaware (D): Democratic incumbent Chris Coons defeated Republican challenger Michael Katz in Delaware's US Senate race, securing another six-year term.

Illinois (D): Democrat Juliana Stratton made history with her victory, as for the first time in US history, three Black women will serve in the Senate at the same time.

Kentucky (R): Republican Representative Andy Barr won Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, defeating Democrat Charles Booker in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Associated Press projected.

New Jersey (D): Incumbent Democrat Cory Booker is projected to win the NJ Senate race for a third time, defeating Republican Justin Murphy.

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New Mexico (D): Democratic Senator Ben Ray Luján won reelection, NBC News projected.
Virginia (D): Democratic Senator Mark Warner defeated Republican Bert Mizusawa, the AP projected.
Oklahoma (R): Republican Representative Kevin Hern won the open seat vacated by Markwayne Mullin, who resigned to become homeland security secretary, defeating Democrat N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas.
Tennessee (R): Republican Senator Bill Hagerty won a second term over Democrat Marquita Bradshaw, NBC News projected.
West Virginia: (R) Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito won reelection over Democrat Rachel Fetty Anderson. The AP called it at 8:52 pm local time.
Wyoming (R): Republican Harriet Hageman won the Senate race, NBC News projected.

Idaho (R): Incumbent Republican Senator Jim Risch has won reelection in the 2026 United States Senate election in Idaho

Montana (R): Republican nominee Kurt Alme leads the race as vote counting continues.

South Dakota (R): Incumbent Republican Senator Mike Rounds has won reelection

Nebraska (R): Incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts holds a steady lead over Independent challenger Dan Osborn.

Michigan(D): Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers, according to Decision Desk HQ. He is the first Muslim American elected to the Senate.

Minnesota (D): Lt Gov Peggy Flanagan defeated Republican Michele Tafoya for the seat of retiring Senator Tina Smith.

Oklahoma (R): Representative Kevin Hern won the seat vacated by Markwayne Mullin, according to NBC News.

Arkansas (R): Senator Tom Cotton defeated Democrat Hallie Shoffner, NBC News projected

Louisiana (R): Representative Julia Letlow narrowly defeated Democrat Jamie Davis, 50.9% to 49.1%, with 99% of the expected vote counted.

Massachusetts (D): Incumbent Democratic Senator Ed Markey has won reelection, defeating Republican John Deaton, alongside Independent and third-party candidates.

Alaska (D): Democratic challenger Mary Peltola edged past Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, though the race is too early to call.

Oregon (D): Incumbent Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley has won reelection, defeating Republican state legislator David Brock Smith.

Rhode Island (D): Incumbent Democratic Senator Jack Reed has won reelection, according to projections by AP.