Election 2026 Congress
Scenes outside the office of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., at the Capitol, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Washington.
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Alaskans are awaiting results from key races on the general election ballot, including a bitterly fought U.S. Senate campaign and an open gubernatorial seat. A ballot measure seeking to repeal Alaska’s unique system of open primaries and ranked vote general elections was also too early to call. The midterm election blowout has ushered in a new era in Washington, with Democrats eager to meet voter demands for change as Republicans watched their congressional majorities evaporate in a revolt against President Donald Trump’s policies. Democrats triumphed in several surprise upsets, marking a decisive rejection of unified GOP control of the House and Senate.
