Elections

Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge

A total of three dozen governor races were on the ballot in the elections, with US President Donald Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott hugs his daughter, Audrey Abbott, after delivering a concession speech at an election night rally during the US midterm elections in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026.
Shas chairman Arye Deri attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Council of Torah Sages meeting over Shas party chair Arye Deri's future in party postponed

President Isaac Herzog receiving the official results of the 26th Knesset election, November 4, 2026.

Sohlberg hands election results to Herzog, says casting doubt poses ‘real danger’ to democracy

United Torah Judaism party head MK Yaakov Asher alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, October 28, 2026

UTJ demands draft law from Netanyahu, but will it make Eisenkot pay upfront? - analysis


Post-election impact: Employers pause hiring amid uncertainty

An employment survey shows employer caution after election results: Hiring is delayed, job search times are growing, and another election could further deepen overall market uncertainty.

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Democrats win control of US House, Senate with several states flipped in midterm elections

Trump, his Cabinet officials, and political advisers are gathered in the White House East Room for a reception, watching the election results come in.

Supporters watch election results during a midterm election night watch party for Texas Democratic Senate candidate, State Rep. James Talarico at the Long Center on November 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

Trump's Supreme Court winning streak in election cases screeches to a halt - analysis

It showed how the winning ways for Trump and his fellow Republicans came to a sudden halt in election-related decisions at the Supreme Court in recent weeks.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

Americans begin voting in midterm election races with major implications for US-Israel policy

Control of Congress is up for grabs Tuesday following campaigns in which antisemitism, AIPAC and the Jewish state played starring roles.

People enter as the installation "Reclining Liberty" rests outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington on Nov. 03, 2026, in Arlington, VA.

Is Netanyahu the unwitting architect of Jewish-Arab cooperation? - opinion

As the Zionist opposition leaders understand the necessity for Israel to move past Netanyahu, there is one last option, which is to unite with the Arab parties.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

Eisenkot must seize the mandate and form a government without Netanyahu - opinion

Together, we can bring about a new age of renaissance and flourishing for our people and all the citizens of Israel. A unified Israel can again serve as “a light unto all the nations.”

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is seen gesturing to the crowd following the 2026 elections October 27, 2026.

Two elections, one relationship: What the votes mean for US-Israel ties- opinion

Two ballots, one alliance. As Israelis and Americans vote, the future of US-Israel ties faces scrutiny, hard choices, and new realities.

An election campaign poster featuring Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside US President Donald Trump is displayed on the back of a bus in Jerusalem, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 25, 2026.

Nicki Minaj, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo: Music stars take sides in US midterms

As Americans vote in the midterms, stars from country, pop, rap, and rock are using their influence to back rival candidates in the battle for political control.

Singer Nicki Minaj walks with U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center on October 25, 2026 in Port Huron, Michigan.

Judge blocks Trump administration from pressuring states over noncitizen voting

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from sending states lists of suspected noncitizen voters, citing concerns that eligible Americans could be disenfranchised.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

US midterms 2026: Democrats eye Congress takeover as anti-Israel progressives seek power

As Americans head to the polls, Trump risks losing control of both chambers of Congress, while Israel faces a growing wave of Democratic opposition in Washington.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026