Analysis

The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election November 5, 20265:00 AM ET

Stephen Fowler

Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during an election night watch party on Nov. 3 in Atlanta. Bottoms will be the nation's first Black woman governor. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption

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Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the future path to power for Democrats and Republicans alike must run through the South.