From Maine to Michigan, progressive candidates scored big wins for the Democratic Party

NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Elena Moore

Published November 4, 2026 at 11:08 AM EST

In states like Maine and Michigan, Progressives delivered major wins that helped return Democrats to power in Washington. NPR's Elena Moore discusses what comes next.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

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Elena Moore

Elena Moore is a political reporter assigned to NPR’s Washington Desk. She covers breaking news at the White House, Congress and other government agencies for all NPR platforms.

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