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World Service,04 Nov 2026,49 mins

US Democrats celebrate a sweeping election victory

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US Democrats are celebrating a sweeping midterm election victory that's seen them take control of both houses of Congress. Perhaps the most dramatic victory for the Democrats came in Texas where their candidates won every statewide election. We speak to voters there. We also look at the international reaction and speak to our language service reporters in the US. We also look at what the result could mean for the war in Ukraine and tensions with Iran. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: Attendees react to reports of Michigan Governor candidate Jocelyn Benson being projected as the winner during Michigan Democrats' election night watch party in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 04 November 2026. Credit: Sarah Yenesel/EPA)

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