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History made as Democrats take control of Congress in US midterms

SBS News Australia •
November 04, 2026 • 08:23 AM
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In the United States, Democrats have flipped enough seats to gain control in both chambers of Congress, as counting in the midterm elections continues.

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Democrats James Talarico and Annie Andrews are among the winners of the US midterms, flipping Senate seats blue for the first time in decades. It is part of a bigger wave of Democrat wins that has seen the party take control of both chambers of the US Congress. Donald Trump has sought to distance himself from the midterm results.

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