Democrats won the House and Senate, taking seats in longtime Republican strongholds including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina. The results give them control of Congress but not a filibuster-proof Senate majority.
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Democrats have won control of the House and Senate, securing 54 Senate seats as House counting continues. Their victories include historic firsts in Senate and governor’s races across several states.
Democrats won several House seats Republicans had redrawn in Florida and other states ahead of the midterms. The results came as Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress.
Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history as midterm voters choose candidates who break barriers in statehouses and the Senate. NBC News reports a record 17 states elected female governors.
Democrat Jon Rosenthal defeats Republican Bo French for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission after a campaign marked by backlash over French’s comments about immigrants, Muslims and Jews.
Democrats have secured majorities in the Senate and House after flipping seats across several states. Their new control of Congress expands their power over nominations and investigations, though Trump can veto legislation.
Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts won a full term in Nebraska, defeating independent Dan Osborn in a race shaped by high costs and the war with Iran. Osborn said he would not caucus with either party despite backing from the Nebraska Democratic Party.
Democrats won the House and Senate in a midterm election marked by Senate flips and historic victories in several states. Economic concerns and the war on Iran figured in voters’ decisions and Trump’s response.