Democrats take control of both chambers after midterm wins

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, giving them power to scrutinise Donald Trump’s administration and shape legislation for the remaining two years of his term. The results also included victories in several state governor races and in districts Republicans had redrawn to improve their chances.

Democrats had secured 54 Senate seats and 225 House seats, according to the article. Notable Senate wins included Texas, where James Talarico ended a 38-year Democratic drought, and Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim senator; Chris Pappas became the first out gay man elected to the Senate. Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governorship, while Keisha Lance Bottoms and Deb Haaland made history with gubernatorial victories in Georgia and New Mexico.