Democrats have won both the US Senate and House of Representatives, taking control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.
Projected results have given Democrats several victories, including historic firsts in states previously dominated by Republicans. In Texas, James Talarico won a US Senate seat and Gina Hinojosa was elected state governor, ending a string of defeats the party has endured for almost two generations. These wins marked a significant shift in states that had been reliably Republican for decades, with Democrats securing key positions in both the Senate and House of Representatives.
Hinojosa became the first Latina to be elected governor of Texas, while Adam Hamilton secured a closely contested Senate seat in Kansas, giving the state its first Democratic senator in nearly a century. The results earned congratulations from President Trump, with Talarico's supporters celebrating at an election-night party, expressing disbelief at the historic nature of their achievements. These outcomes signaled a major realignment in the political landscape, with Democrats gaining control of Congress for the remainder of Trump's presidency.
Why it matters
Democrats now hold congressional control, which will influence legislative priorities during Donald Trump's remaining presidency.
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What to watch
The legislative agenda of the new Democratic majority in Congress and its potential interactions with Trump's policies.
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