Last Tuesday night, voters delivered a powerful message at the ballot box: Americans deserve better. We saw a historic blue tsunami, with Democrats winning critical races up and down the ballot to take back the House and the Senate.
The stakes of these midterms could not have been higher, and grassroots supporters like you showed up and powered the blue wave. Every contribution, every volunteer shift, and every conversation with a neighbor helped Democratic campaigns reach voters. Your support helped equip the DNC to support these critical campaigns and have the most successful midterm for Democrats in history.
This election season, the DNC organized everywhere so we could win anywhere. We helped build competitive campaigns in every corner of the country, bringing Democratic leadership to places like Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, and Iowa, just to name a few.
From training volunteers to funding key voter outreach efforts, the DNC’s investments prove that when we organize, we win.
This week, we’ll take a look at the key victories Democrats secured and how we’re building on that work to prepare for 2028. Thank you for your support. We could not have completed this blue wave without you.
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Olivia
Georgia Goes Blue
Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected as Georgia’s 84th governor, making history as the Peach State’s first woman and first Black governor — and as the first Black woman governor ever elected in the U.S.! Her victory also returns the governor’s office to Democratic hands for the first time in more than two decades.
Bottoms served as Atlanta’s 60th mayor and worked tirelessly to bring economic development to the city and keep communities safe. She will bring her battle-tested leadership to the governor’s office and work to expand Medicaid, invest in education, and protect Georgians’ rights.
In another massive victory, Jon Ossoff is returning to the U.S. Senate for a second term! His reelection is a critical victory for Democrats and ensures that Georgians continue to have a leader fighting for them in Washington.
As a Senator, Ossoff has worked to hold government accountable, strengthen Georgia’s infrastructure, and support working families. With another term, he vows to continue fighting for lower costs, protect access to healthcare, and stand up against corruption.
Texas Is Officially a Blue State
In a historic victory, James Talarico has won the Texas Senate race, flipping a critical, long-held Republican-held seat. He is the first Democrat Texas has elected to the U.S. Senate in nearly 40 years.
Talarico is an eighth-generation Texan, former middle school teacher, and Presbyterian seminarian. As a state representative, he passed legislation to fund neighborhood schools, expand job opportunities for young adults, and lower costs of child care, housing, and prescription drugs.
With Talarico’s victory, he vows to take his fight against corruption to Washington and win power back for working people. We’re excited to see him continue building a government that puts everyday Texans first.
In another historic victory, Gina Hinojosa has been elected to be the next governor of Texas!
Governor-elect Hinojosa is ready to be a champion for Texans who have been left behind by Greg Abbott. During her time in the state legislature, she fought for families across the state by protecting public schools and fighting for voting rights. Now, she will continue to fight for Texans as governor by lowering costs, protecting workers, and taking on Republican extremism that puts billionaires first and working Texans last.
With Democratic victories up and down the ballot, Texas is officially a blue state.
Democrats Remain in Power in Michigan!
Abdul El-Sayed is heading to the U.S. Senate!
A doctor and former public health leader, El-Sayed has worked to tackle medical debt and expand access to health care. Now in the Senate, El-Sayed will fight to lower costs, strengthen communities, and build an economy that works for everyone.
Abdul El-Sayed has dedicated his career to public service, and Michiganders have chosen a proven leader to represent them in the Senate.
Keeping the governor’s office blue, Jocelyn Benson will be Michigan’s next governor!
As Michigan’s Secretary of State, Benson has dedicated her career to protecting the right to vote and delivering results for families across the state. Now as governor, she will continue this fight to lower costs, protect health care, and be a governor for all Michiganders.
Congrats to Governor-elect Benson!
Wisconsin Elects A Historic Governor
Congratulations to David Crowley on becoming Wisconsin’s next governor!
Crowley has spent his career bringing people together and delivering for Wisconsin. Now, as governor, he is ready to fight to lower costs, expand access to health care and childcare, and stand up for workers.
Now, Crowley will serve as the Badger State’s first black governor. Under his leadership, Wisconsin will be a place where everyone can thrive. Congrats, Governor-elect!
Congratulations to Mitchell Berman on being elected to the House of Representatives, flipping WI-01 blue!
With more than two decades of health care experience, Berman will put Wisconsinites first in Congress. In the House, he will lower costs, support working families, and create good-paying jobs to deliver a stronger Wisconsin that works for everyone.
Congrats, Representative-elect Berman!
Return to Power in North Carolina
Congratulations to Roy Cooper on his victory in the North Carolina Senate race!
As governor, Cooper put North Carolinians first time and time again. He delivered real results for working families by expanding access to affordable healthcare and working across the aisle to create an economic boom in the Tar Heel state.
Now in the Senate, Roy Cooper has a comprehensive plan to lower costs by tackling grocery prices, lowering utility costs, and making childcare affordable for working families.
North Carolina has a leader who will put them first. Congratulations, Senator-elect Cooper!
Congratulations to Jamie Ager on winning North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, flipping the seat blue!
In 2025, North Carolina Republicans redrew their congressional map to benefit the GOP in the midterms. On Tuesday, that plan backfired. In Congress, Ager will be the champion North Carolinians deserve while fighting to lower costs, expand access to health care, and invest in rural communities.
Congratulations, Representative-elect Ager!
Blue Victories in Ohio
Ohio is officially a blue state!
Congratulations to Sherrod Brown, who is making a return to the U.S. Senate. Brown is a proven fighter for Ohio in the Senate, where he championed workers’ rights, fought to protect pensions, and strengthened American manufacturing.
Back in the Senate, Brown will resume his fight for Ohio workers and an economy that puts working families before billionaires. He will fight for fair wages, advocate for lower prescription drug costs, and ensure veterans can get the care they need.
In another historic victory, Amy Action will serve as Ohio’s next governor!
Voters across Ohio are ready for change and have placed their trust in Acton, who will be laser-focused on delivering results for working families. As governor, she will address Ohio’s most pressing issues by improving public health, fighting for working families, and ensuring all Ohioans can achieve the American Dream.
With the governor’s office flipped blue, Governor-elect Acton is ready to deliver results for Ohio.
Democrats Take Victory in Iowa
Josh Turek is headed to the U.S. Senate!
As an accomplished Iowa state representative and two-time Paralympic gold medalist for Team USA, Turek is a proven fighter. In the Senate, he will work to bring Iowans together by ending Republicans’ war in Iran to lower costs, protect Iowa farmers, and prioritize the concerns of working families.
Congratulations, Senator-elect!
Rob Sand is headed to Des Moines!
Sand is a proven fighter for Iowans, having previously served as an assistant Iowa attorney general and state auditor. Now, as governor, Sand is ready to put Iowa above special interests and lower costs for working families, support farmers and producers, and grow the economy.
For the first time in more than two decades, the Iowa governorship is blue. Congratulations, Governor-elect Sand!
Congratulations to Sarah Trone Garriott on flipping IA-03 blue!
As a minister, nonprofit leader, and state senator, Garriott is a true leader for her community. Now, after flipping her district that Trump won in 2024, Garriott will be a champion for lowering costs, protecting health care, and building a better Iowa for all.
Congratulations, Representative-elect Garriott!
Pennsylvania Achieves Democratic Trifecta
Congratulations to Governor Josh Shapiro on winning his re-election!
Throughout the last four years, Shapiro has been a proven fighter for Pennsylvanians. He has worked tirelessly to bring economic development to the Commonwealth, fight for working families, and invest in public education. Now, Pennsylvania has re-elected a Democrat who will continue the fight to make the Keystone State work for everyone.
With Shapiro’s re-election and victories in the Pennsylvania House and Senate, the Keystone State has achieved a Democratic trifecta for the first time in over 30 years.
Congratulations to Janelle Stelson on flipping PA-10 blue!
Central Pennsylvanians have trusted Stelson for more than 30 years to deliver their daily news, and now they’ve placed their trust in her to lead in Congress. In the House, she will fight to stop Trump’s war in Iran, deliver for farmers in the Commonwealth, and stand up for working families.
Congratulations, Representative-elect Stelson!
Historic Flips in the Senate
Congratulations to Dr. Annie Andrews on her election to the U.S. Senate!
This is a historic flip for South Carolina, with a Democrat being elected to the seat for the first time since 1998. As an accomplished pediatrician and reliable advocate for families throughout the state, Andrews will fight in the Senate to lower costs, expand access to health care, make childcare more affordable, and invest in public education.
Congratulations, Dr. Andrews!
Troy Jackson is headed to the U.S. Senate!
The former president of the Maine Senate has defeated Republican incumbent Susan Collins, ending her nearly 30-year tenure in the Senate. Now, Jackson is ready to work tirelessly to lower costs for Mainers, protect workers across the state, and keep communities safe.
Mainers are ready for change, and they have made their voices heard. Congratulations, Troy Jackson!
Congratulations to Adam Hamilton on his historic victory in the Kansas Senate race!
Hamilton is a trusted community leader and the founding pastor of the largest United Methodist church in the country. In the Senate, Hamilton will ensure Kansans’ voices are heard and will deliver real change for families across the state. He will work to lower costs, support farmers, and build an affordable Kansas.
Hamilton’s historic win proves that Americans are ready for change in every corner of the country. Congratulations, Senator-elect Hamilton!
Election night proved that Americans are fed up with Trump’s dangerous agenda and demand a government that works for everyone. By raising their voices, the American people achieved a victory to protect democracy and uphold free and fair elections.
Thank you to all of our grassroots supporters who worked tirelessly throughout this election season. Even though the midterm elections are over, the work of taking back the White House is only just beginning. With supporters like you, the DNC is building lasting infrastructure to support Democrats up and down the ballot and mobilize voters to win everywhere in 2028.
We made history this week, and we could not have done it without you.
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