Election Results

• Representative Barry Moore, endorsed by President Trump, has won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma. • Moore successfully defeated Jared Hudson, a political newcomer who ran a conservative grassroots campaign to challenge the incumbent. • The seat became available following Senator Tommy Tuberville's decision to run for governor of Oklahoma.

Voters have also been casting ballots in Alabama and Washington DC, where for the first time in over 10 years, the city will elect a new mayor in NovemberDonald Trump has a strong record in this year’s primaries so far – with many of his preferred candidates winning their primaries.But none have faced a self-funded rival with Rick Jackson’s spending power, the AP reports. Trump has backed Burt Jones, who, as lieutenant governor, was part of Trump’s attempt to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden, and the president has repeatedly praised Jones’ loyalty. Continue reading...

• North Dakota is conducting its primary elections for the office of Attorney General for the 2026 cycle. • Simultaneously, Maine's gubernatorial race is moving toward ranked-choice voting tallies for both primary contests. • These elections are critical for determining the party nominees who will compete in the general elections.

• Nevada is currently conducting its 2026 Governor primary elections, with live vote counting underway for both Republican and Democratic candidates across various counties. • Simultaneously, Maine's gubernatorial primaries have progressed to ranked-choice voting tallies to determine the final nominees. • These elections are critical for determining which candidates will advance to the general election to lead their respective states.

• Maine is conducting its 2026 Senate primary elections to determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. Senate. • Live results are being tracked and reported by candidate and township as votes are officially counted. • These primaries are critical for establishing which party candidates will compete in the general election to represent Maine in the Senate.

• North Dakota is conducting its primary election for the Secretary of State position in 2026. • Live results are being tracked to determine which candidates will advance to the general election. • This process is critical for deciding who will oversee the state's elections and business filings.

• South Carolina is holding its 2026 governor's primary elections to determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for the state's highest office. • This marks the first open governor's race since 2010, as incumbent Republican Governor Henry McMaster is barred from seeking another term due to term limits. • The Republican field is highly competitive and crowded, featuring Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, the state attorney general, and two members of Congress.

• NBC News is providing live coverage and maps for the 2026 South Carolina House District 5 primary election. • The reporting includes updates on state, county, and district-level results as votes are tallied. • In a related political development, Rep. Sarah McBride has publicly mocked Rep. Nancy Mace following Mace's failure to advance in the South Carolina governor's race.

• Maine is conducting its 2026 gubernatorial primary elections to determine the Republican and Democratic nominees. • Live results are being tracked and reported by candidate and township as votes are counted across the state. • These primaries are critical for narrowing the field of candidates before the general election.

Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be countedThe high-stakes gubernatorial race in California remained too close to call on Tuesday night, with early results showing a tight contest in the crowded race.With many ballots still left to be counted, three candidates emerged at the top: Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. And results were clear enough that two Democratic candidates – San Jose mayor Matt Mahan and former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa – conceded the race shortly after polls closed. Continue reading...

• Local elections scheduled for Wednesday in South Korea will determine the outcomes for individual candidates and the political futures of major party leaders. • The results are expected to have a significant impact on the leadership of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, including figures such as Rep. Jung Chung-rae. • These elections serve as a critical barometer of public sentiment and will likely shift the power dynamics within the National Assembly.

• Vote counting is currently underway for the 2026 Kangra Zila Parishad and Block Development Committee (BDC) elections in Himachal Pradesh. • The process follows the conclusion of a three-phase Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) polling cycle, which saw high voter turnout across the state's largest district. • These local elections are critical as they shape the rural political landscape and serve as a bellwether for future state-level contests.

Initial counting shows David Farley with a clear lead ahead of independent Michelle Milthorpe as Coalition support tanksGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation appeared on track for its first ever lower house victory on Saturday night, with early results showing Pauline Hanson’s insurgent party taking the lead in the Farrer byelection.Irrigator David Farley looked well placed to beat independent Michelle Milthorpe in the closely watched race, confirming One Nation’s dramatic rise in public support since last year’s federal election and further weakening Angus Taylor’s depleted Liberal party. Continue reading...

While Labour losses and Reform gains are obvious, the nature of how people actually voted is much more nuancedElections 2026 – live updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesEnglish local election results require careful interpretation. Not all places have them at the same time, a relatively small proportion complete their counts overnight and the early headlines may not reflect outcomes later in the day.But the headline number on Friday morning – that Labour has lost more than 250 councillors - will only grow as the day progresses. While Labour will want to stress that these “mid-term” elections often go badly for the incumbent Westminster government, they rarely go quite as badly as this. Continue reading...

From devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties in England, find out what happened in your area. The first results are expected at around midnightLatest reporting and analysis Continue reading...

• Assam election results are being counted with the BJP-led NDA aiming for a historic third consecutive victory under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma's leadership. • The election is being closely watched as a key indicator of NDA strength in Northeast India and has political significance for India's broader national political trajectory. • The outcome could influence investor perception of political stability and policy direction in Northeast India's emerging markets and development initiatives.

• Early trends from West Bengal assembly elections show BJP ahead of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), signaling a potential historic shift in the state's political landscape. • The early leads suggest competitive dynamics across constituencies, though final results remain uncertain as vote counting progresses and trends can shift significantly. • The election results could have implications for Indian politics at the national level and investor sentiment regarding governance and policy continuity in West Bengal's economy.

• BJP's central office in Assam shows early festivities and preparations as vote counting begins for the 2026 assembly elections, with the party aiming for a third consecutive term. • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma faces Congress's Gaurav Gogoi in a key contest, testing BJP's dominance after previous wins. • Results will determine if BJP secures hat-trick amid NDA performance scrutiny and Congress comeback hopes.

Outcome suggests that when mainstream parties cooperate they can still block Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally Europe live – latest updatesFrance’s local elections, closely watched for clues to next year’s crunch presidential vote, have given parties of the centre a welcome and unexpected lift as the far right and radical left fell some way short of their ambitions.The 35,000 municipal ballots often focus on local survival and their outcomes do not always reflect national voting patterns, but they do show trends in popularity and suggest what kind of alliances can be struck in a fragmented political landscape. Continue reading...