Democrats sweep both chambers of Congress in historic midterms

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Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping seven Senate seats, nearly 30 House districts, five governorships and up to 12 state legislative chambers. Vote counting continued in tight races in Alaska, Mississippi, Kansas and California. The party rode voter anger over the cost of living and the Iran war, winning in Republican strongholds and rural areas. Voters also elected a historic slate of women, minority and first-time candidates, including the first Black woman elected governor of a US state. Republicans have not flipped a single Democratic seat.

Why it matters：A Democratic Congress can block or reshape Trump's domestic agenda and intensify oversight of the Iran war, while a divided Washington raises questions over spending, debt and trade policy.

Key points

  • Democrats flipped seven Senate seats, nearly 30 House districts and five governorships
  • Republicans failed to flip a single Democratic seat
  • Several races in Alaska, Mississippi, Kansas and California remained uncalled

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