US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Mississippi and Alaska races on knife edge as Republicans reel from midterm losses

Here’s a summary of today’s key moments:

• Democrats are continuing to notch up wins in the US House of Representatives, extending their majority in the chamber.
• Two US Senate seats remain in doubtwith counting continuing in Alaska and Mississippi.
• As the dust settles, Republicans are searching for answers. Key figures say the Iran war and high petrol prices are a key factor.
• Democrats are discussing how they can best wield power in Congresswith universal healthcare, immigration and White House investigations on the agenda.

You can take a look at the numbers on every House and Senate race here.