Election analyst breaks down the key races and results from the midterms

NPR | By Michel Martin

Published November 4, 2026 at 4:48 AM EST

NPR speaks with Nathan Gonzales, a nonpartisan election analyst, about the key races and results from election night.

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Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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