Democrats Win Control of Congress in Midterm Elections

Democrats flipped key seats to win control of Congress in the midterm elections.

Democrats have secured control of Congress following a night of historic midterm election victories. The party flipped several long-standing Republican seats during the vote. These results mark a significant political shift for the remainder of the presidential term.

• The outcomeDemocrats successfully captured the majority in Congress.
• The milestonesSeveral seats changed hands in historic firsts for the party.
• The contextThe results shape the political balance for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.

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