Annie Andrews of South Carolina secures a historic upset as the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from South Carolina, defeating Darline Graham.

Chris Pappas of New Hampshire becomes the first openly gay man elected to the Senate and the first openly gay NH senator, succeeding John Sununu in the election.

Texas and Kansas elect Democratic senators for the first time in decades, with James Talarico winning in Texas (the first Democrat since 1988) and Adam Hamilton winning in Kansas (the first Democrat since 1932).

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, a former Detroit health director and epidemiologist who defeated Mike Rogers.

Josh Turek of Iowa will be the first Paralympian to serve in the Senate, defeating Ashley Hinson.

Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota becomes the first Native American elected to the Senate, representing the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and previously served as Minnesota’s lieutenant governor.

Julia Letlow of Louisiana becomes the first Republican woman from the state to serve in the Senate, succeeding Bill Cassidy.

The 2026 midterm elections resulted in a historic shift with Democrats gaining control of both chambers after flipping more than 40 House seats and 7 Senate seats.