Unofficial results: Democrats also win the Senate
The Democratic Party takes control of both houses of Congress, defeating Republican incumbents in Texas, Ohio, Kansas and Iowa
Quick Look
- Democrats win the U.S.
- Senate and House elections, defeating, among others, Ken Paxton in Texas, Jon Husted in Ohio, Roger Marshall in Kansas and Ashley Hinson in Iowa, securing at least 51 seats in the Senate and a majority in the House of Representatives.
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Why It Matters
The article describes the results of the midterm elections in the United States, in which Democrats defeat Republican incumbents in several key states and take control of both houses of Congress.
Talarico, a former theology student and member of the state legislature, defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The governor of the previously Republican-dominated state will be Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who defeated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott.
Wins in Ohio, Kansas and Iowa
In the Ohio race, former senator, Democrat Sherrod Brown, defeated current senator, Republican Jon Husted.
In Kansas, Democrat Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, and in Iowa, former Paralympian Josh Turek defeated Republican congresswoman Ashley Hinson. In Oregon, Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley was re-elected as expected.
These victories mean that Democrats have already taken six Republican seats and secured at least 51 seats in the 100-seat chamber. They also have a chance to take over Republican seats in Maine and Alaska. An unexpectedly close fight also takes place in conservative Mississippi.
Battle for the House of Representatives
According to the results of the midterm elections so far, cited by CNN and NBC, the Democratic Party has also secured control of the House of Representatives.
According to NBC forecasts, Democrats have already taken seven seats from Republicans. They needed four to obtain a majority. The television estimates that the final division of seats may be 248 to 187 in favor of the Democrats. This would mean an increase in their holdings by 34 seats.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Democrats will retain control of the Senate and House of Representatives after the final results are announced.
Very likely · Within days
Elections in Maine, Alaska and Mississippi will be decided in the coming days.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What will be the final division of seats in the House of Representatives?
- Will Democrats take seats in Maine and Alaska?
- What will be the election result in Mississippi?
- What will be the consequences of changing control of Congress for the president's policy?
