The Democratic Party flipped Republican-held seats to secure congressional control, marking a significant setback for President Donald Trump.
Democrats have won control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate following Tuesday's midterm elections, according to reports from Hindustan Times, Al Jazeera, and Odisha Bytes. The results represent a major rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
In the House, Democrats have won 228 seats and are leading in 34 others, according to an Associated Press tally reported by Al Jazeera. This puts them on track to potentially exceed 260 seats. Democrats have already flipped 25 seats from the Republicans.
The Democrats also secured control of the Senate, winning 54 seats and leading in one more, while Republicans have won 44 seats and are leading in one. Key Senate wins for Democrats included seats in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Ohio.
In Kansas, Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Senator Roger Marshall, becoming the first Democrat elected from the state since 1932. In Texas, James Talarico won a Senate race, and Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Governor Greg Abbott.
Voter dissatisfaction regarding the cost of living and the war in Iran was cited as a driver for the Democratic surge. In Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms was projected to become the first Black woman elected governor in US history.
The change in House control will take effect on January 3. President Trump, who said he would work with Democrats, also stated to CBS News that he would embrace becoming 'Mr. Veto' if Democrats take control.
