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Democrats 'got their wish': Voters on midterm results

BBC News •
November 04, 2026 • 07:01 PM
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People in the US react after the Democrats won the Senate and the House, taking control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.

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People in Texas, Kansas and New York share their reactions after Democrats won the Senate and the House, taking control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency. While some welcomed the Democrats' success, others expressed disappointment with the outcome.

Read more on the US midterm elections here.

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