Democrats projected to take Senate control, not Congress; 1,000-point Dow surges claim isn't covered

Democrats projected to win Senate

CBS News projects that Democrats will take control of the Senate in January, following major upsets in Texas, South Carolina and Kansas during the 2026 midterm elections. The party also flipped seats in Maine, Iowa, Ohio and North Carolina.

Democrats held their seats in Michigan, Georgia and New Hampshire. The reporting describes a change in Senate control, rather than a projected change in control of Congress as a whole.

Michigan and Nebraska outcomes

In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated former Republican representative Mike Rogers, according to CBS News projections. The result retains the seat for Democrats after a contentious race; El-Sayed is projected to become the nation’s first Muslim senator. Republican Senator Pete Ricketts won reelection in Nebraska, fending off independent Dan Osborn, CBS News projects.

Other Senate races remain notable

The Mississippi contest between Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom was described as unexpectedly close. The reporting did not provide a final result for that race.

In Montana, Republicans were projected to win after Senator Steve Daines unexpectedly opted not to seek reelection and endorsed former U.S. attorney Kurt Alme before the filing deadline. The move was widely viewed as an effort to limit competition in the Republican primary.