Night news, Nov 3, 2026, 22:00 ET

Democrats and Republicans battle for control of House CBS News · Nov 3, 2026, 21:55 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Control of the House is still being decided as election results come in, with several competitive races expected to determine the outcome. More districts may shift before the majority is clear.
Roy Cooper wins Senate race in North Carolina, flipping seat for Democrats The Guardian · Nov 3, 2026, 21:20 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Cooper is set to join the Senate and become North Carolina’s first Democratic senator in 10 years. Republicans lose a seat, but the article does not say how the new Senate will be organized.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms projected to win Georgia governor's race NBC News · Nov 3, 2026, 21:13 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Bottoms would take office as Georgia’s first Black governor, expanding Democratic control in a major Southern state. The article does not give details on her agenda or the timing of the transition.
Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida NPR · Nov 3, 2026, 21:10 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Donalds will take office and lead Florida’s government, while Democrats regroup after a close loss in a heavily Republican state.
GOP Rep. Tom Kean loses re-election bid after monthslong absence from Congress this year NBC News · Nov 3, 2026, 21:39 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Rebecca Bennett’s projected win means the district will flip to Democratic control in the next Congress. Kean leaves office after serving only part of this term, and the story does not say who will replace him immediately.

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