Celebrations and selfies: US midterms in pictures

Last updated: November 4, 2026 8:20 am

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AFP via Getty Images Supporters of Democrat senatorial candidate James Talarico react to early election results during a midterm election night watch party at Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas on November 3, 2026.

Hugs, cheers and smiles broke out as the Democrats picked up a string of victories in Republican strongholds, delivering them the Senate and the House.

The win gives them control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency.

Getty Images Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appears onstage during her election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on November 03, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. She's wearing a pink suit. Supporters hold up their phones to film her. Getty Images Supporters of Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms hold up signs and cheer ahead of her speaking on November 3, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Bottoms defeated Republican candidate Rick Jackson to become the nation's first Black woman governor. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images) Getty Images Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (2nd R) appears onstage during her election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on November 03, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. She is wearing a pink suit. Reuters US senator Jon Ossoff speaks at a podium during an election night rally after winning re-election in the US midterm elections, in Atlanta, Georgia, US, November 3, 2026. Bloomberg via Getty Images Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, greets attendees during an election night event in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Getty Images Supporters react to news that Democratic US Senate candidate Troy Jackson has won the election at an election-night watch party at the Holiday Inn Portland - By The Bay on November 03, 2026 in Portland, Maine. US Senator Susan Collins called Jackson to concede the race, according to published reports, ending her bid for a sixth term. Bloomberg via Getty Images Representative Chris Pappas, a Democrat from New Hampshire and US Senate candidate, speaks during an election night event in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. He is wearing a dark suit and stands at a podium. Reuters Democratic US Senate candidate and US Representative Chris Pappas, accompanied by his husband Vann Bentley, celebrates after Republican US Senate candidate and former US Senator John E. Sununu conceded the race, at his election night rally during the US midterm elections in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, November 3, 2026. Bloomberg via Getty Images Roy Cooper, former governor of North Carolina and Democratic US Senate candidate for North Carolina, during an election night event in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Reuters Supporters of Democratic US Senate candidate and former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper celebrate his victory at his election night rally during the US midterm elections, in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, November 3, 2026. They are holding up placards saying 'Roy'. Getty Images The Democratic Party hosts an election night watch party to celebrate Democratic victories in Charlotte, North Carolina, US, on November 03, 2026. A woman in a white top holds a drink in one hand and raises her right fist. AFP via Getty Images Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his wife, Dr Sarah Jukaku, take the stage after he declares victory during a midterm election night party at the Department at Hudson's in Detroit, Michigan, early on November 4, 2026.