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The Democrats have won control of both chambers of the United States Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate, ending the Republican majority in Washington following the country’s midterm elections.
The results mark a major setback for President Donald Trump, whose administration will now face a Democratic-controlled Congress for the remainder of his term.
Democrats secured historic victories in traditionally Republican states.
In Texas, James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton, becoming the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from the state since 1988.
Adam Hamilton also made history in Kansas, becoming the first Democrat elected to the Senate from the state since 1932.
Meanwhile, Annie Andrews has become the first woman elected to represent South Carolina in the US Senate, after defeating Republican candidate Darline Graham.
Other significant Democratic victories included former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper, who flipped a Republican-held Senate seat.
Incoming House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is expected to become Speaker of the House, says America is back.
Click below to hear Jeffries’ sentiments…
