Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections

Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
The government shutdown is now the longest in US history. See how it compares to others.
Shutdown stalemate drags on as impasse becomes longest in US history
We are now in the longest government shutdown in US history, at 36 days. Follow here for the latest live news updates on the stalemate on Capitol Hill and its impacts
Longest Shutdown in History Costs US Economy About $15 Billion Each Week

Trump and US elections latest: Mamdani says victory is lesson for Trump - after president's shutdown warning

Zohran Mamdani says his New York mayoral victory offers a lesson for Donald Trump - who has downplayed election gains by the Democrats, while urging Republican members of Congress to take a radical step to end a record US government shutdown.
US elections as it happened - Decisive sweep for Democrats as Mamdani wins and California backs redistribution
Democrats sweep 2025 elections: Results show wins in NYC, Virginia, New Jersey, California
Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race; Dems secure N.J., Va. governorships
US election results live: Zohran Mamdani wins NYC as Democrats sweep key races in blow to Trump
US election results suggest Trump’s coalition of voters is collapsing
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Government shutdown live updates as Senate talks continue after Democrats' election victories
Government shutdown updates: Schumer says elections prove GOP needs to negotiate
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Trump pressed by Schumer, Jeffries to end government shutdown: Live updates
Shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history as Senate GOP meets Trump; deal talks show faint signs of progress. Follow live.

US Senate: Six races to watch in 2026 midterm election

Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

Election Day 2025 across US live updates: California’s Prop 50 passes — here’s how it works

Follow election day live updates for the latest news and results from key races across the US, including the gubernatorial elections in NJ and VA, and the CA vote on Prop 50.

Polls open in US elections - here are five things to watch

Though President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda looms large over the races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia.
California Republicans sue over new US House map approved by voters
What's Next in the National Redistricting Fight After California Approved a New US House Map
California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026

Candidates Notched Several Historic Firsts in the Election

New York will have its first Muslim mayor. Virginia will have its first female governor, and, for the first time in U.S. history, a Muslim woman will hold statewide office.