Democrats will win more than 250 House seats, CNN projects

Key Points:

• New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is projected to win reelection by a nearly 20-point margin over Republican Bruce Blakeman, who has criticized his former GOP primary rival Elise Stefanik.
• Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson cited voter frustration with the GOP over the war in Iran and rising costs, especially among younger voters, blaming tariffs and policies for affordability issues.
• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that if President Trump vetoes Democratic legislation, Republicans could face even worse electoral losses in 2028, emphasizing Democrats' plans to address costs, corruption, and foreign policy.
• Rep. Chris Smith expressed optimism about Republicans rebuilding by focusing on core principles despite recent losses, while avoiding clear criticism of Trump or his policies.
• In Alaska, Trump demanded votes for a similarly named candidate be given to Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan amid a tight race, a controversial claim as the state uses ranked-choice voting and the election remains undecided.
• Democrat Scott Colom is narrowly leading in Mississippi's Senate race and is mobilizing legal and grassroots efforts to ensure all votes are counted amid concerns over voter roll purges.
• Indiana Rep. Marlin Stutzman criticized the GOP's immigration approach under Trump, particularly the emphasis on deportations and ICE operations, as a factor in recent election losses, while also highlighting unaddressed cost-of-living issues.