# Midterm elections 2026: Ossoff wins Georgia Senate, House control 'leans' Dem

> Democrats gain Senate control as Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race.
- Title: Midterm elections 2026: Ossoff wins Georgia Senate, House…
- Summary: Democrats gain Senate control as Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race. Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race, flipping a Republican-held seat and…
- Keywords: midterm elections 2026, ossoff, georgia senate, house control, democrats, senate races, congress, election results, CNBC
- Source: CNBC — https://cnbc.com/2026/11/03/midterm-elections-2026-live-updates.html
- Author: Justin Papp,Caleigh Keating,Garrett Downs,Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan
- Published: 2026-11-03T17:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: midterm elections 2026, ossoff, georgia senate, house control, democrats, senate races, congress, election results, news, world
## Polls close nationwide
Polls close across the U.S. as voters decide control of Congress in an election that could define President Donald Trump's final years in office.
## House control 'leans Democratic'
CNBC's Election Desk projects Democrats will win a minimum of 200 seats in the U.S. House versus Republicans' estimated 160 seats.
## Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeats Republican Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's Senate race, delivering a crucial victory for Democrats.
## Florida Senate race too close to call
CNBC's Election Desk projects the Florida Senate race between Republican Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic candidate Angie Nixon is too close to call.
## North Carolina Senate race flips
Democrat Roy Cooper defeats Republican Michael Whatley to flip a Republican-held Senate seat in North Carolina.
## New Hampshire Senate race leans Democratic
CNBC's Election Desk projects Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire's Senate race against former Republican Sen. John Sununu.
## Michigan Senate race critical
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, a crucial test for Democrats' control of Congress.
## Trump's inflation blame
62% of respondents in the CNBC Voter Poll say inflation is due more to Trump's policies than any other factor.
## Election impact on economy
75% of respondents rate the economy as not so good or poor, with 69% saying benefits flow to the wealthy.
## Texas Senate race critical
Democratic State Rep. James Talarico faces Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas's Senate race, a potential swing state for Congress control.
## Alaska Senate race tight
Senate Republicans launch a 'recount fund' in Alaska as Sen. Dan Sullivan faces Democrat Mary Peltola in a closely watched Senate race.
## Stock market reaction
S&P 500 futures gain 0.1% as traders await midterm election results, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures down 235 points.
## Trump's Iran policy
Trump says the U.S. has no immediate plan to strike Iran, claiming the conflict is not a war but a 'defensive measure' against Iranian threats.
## Voter sentiment on Trump
59% of respondents said their vote was to express support or opposition for President Donald Trump.
## Election impact on AI
63% of respondents oppose AI data centers within 10 miles of their home, with only 13% in support.
## California tax measure
California voters decide on Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaires for healthcare and education.
## Key takeaway

Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race, flipping a Republican-held seat and helping Democrats gain control of the U.S. House with 200 seats.