NewsDemocrats win Senate54744750 seats midpoint50DemocratsDemocrats. 54 seats. 7 seats gained.RepublicansRepublicans. 44 seats. 7 seats lost.Not up for election33 out of 35 seats counted33/35 seats countedDemocrats win House2282513925218 seats to win218to winDemocratsDemocrats. 228 seats. 25 seats gained.RepublicansRepublicans. 139 seats. 25 seats lost.367 out of 435 seats counted367/435 seats countedLive. updatesFull resultsLIVEDemocrats take control of US Congress as voters resoundingly reject Trump's RepublicansPresident Trump acknowledges the Iran war, and higher fuel prices, were factors as Democrats win across the country - including in Texas, Kansas, and Michigan.Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic nightTwo Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.5 hrs agoUS & CanadaTrump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" if his name had been on the ballot. 2 hrs agoUS & CanadaTalarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.6 hrs agoUS & CanadaFlorida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governorRepublican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida. 5 hrs agoUS & CanadaKey moments from a night of firstsDemocrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration. 41 mins agoUS & CanadaDemocrat El-Sayed wins Michigan to become first Muslim senator in US historyEl-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.2 hrs agoUS & CanadaTears, celebrations and selfies: Midterms in picturesDemocrats cheered as they picked up victories in Republican states. 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