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Aiko Brooks / National:New maps in seven states face reality check after Democratic waveDemocrats' historic gains in the House and Senate complicate the strategic value of new congressional districts in California, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Ohio.
Rebecca Foster / National:Midterm Shifts in AI Safety, Debt, and Trade Reshape Market OutlookThe election of new congressional leaders and a combative White House stance on AI oversight signal a new era of fiscal and technological policy uncertainty.
Aiko Brooks / National:Senate control shifts as Democrats hold 51 seats and win key battlegroundsThe party in minority status secures a majority in the upper chamber, reshaping legislative power for the next two years.
Aiko Brooks / National:PNW voters navigated varied poll hours and ID rules to decide key racesWashington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Hawaii each used distinct voting schedules and identification requirements on Election Day 2026.
Matthew Qureshi / National:Senate Control Shifts as Democrats Win 20 of 35 Seats on Election NightBallotpedia data shows Democrats gaining a net seven seats, with two races in Alaska and one other state still uncalled as of early Wednesday.
Aiko Brooks / National:Pacific Northwest voters weigh AI costs, debt and trade in key racesAs polls open in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and Hawaii, Wall Street monitors regional outcomes for signals on fiscal policy and global trade.
Matthew Qureshi / National:Senate Control Hinges on 13 Tight Races and Pacific Northwest VotesWith 35 seats up for grabs, the fight for the U.S. Senate centers on specific battlegrounds where the 2024 presidential margin was narrow.
Rebecca Foster / National:PNW Turnout: 57M Early Votes Test Rallies and Ground GamesWith polls open across the Pacific Northwest, local races hinge on whether early voting momentum translates into decisive support for Senate and governor contests.
Aiko Brooks / National:Court rulings shape voting rules ahead of Pacific Northwest ballotFederal judges intervened to pause noncitizen voting measures in Alaska and California, while the Postal Service ramps up operations to ensure timely ballot counting.
Rebecca Foster / National:Governor races split evenly as 19 open seats define midterm stakesWith Republicans and Democrats each holding 18 of the 36 governorships on the ballot, voters in nine battleground states will decide the balance of power for the nation's executive branch.
Matthew Qureshi / National:Midterm math: House control hinges on 46 tight racesWith polls open across the Pacific Northwest, Democrats need a net gain of three seats to take the House while Republicans face new district maps in seven states.
Aiko Brooks / National:Pacific Northwest voters weigh Iran war costs in tight 2026 racesFrom Anchorage to Honolulu, regional races hinge on how the conflict impacts household budgets and foreign policy priorities.
Rebecca Foster / National:PNW Voters Weigh Record Spending in Midterm BattleWith polls open across the Pacific Northwest, the region watches as a record-breaking war chest shapes the fight for control of Congress.
Matthew Qureshi / National:Voters Face Price Spike in 2026 MidtermsAP-NORC data shows 70% see the nation heading in the wrong direction, driving voter turnout in key states.
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