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US voting in deeply polarized midterm elections Midterm elections see slim gains for Democrats in House, extended majority for Republicans in Senate
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Follow the latest news and reactions as Americans cast their votes amid societal divisions over the president’s policies, and in the aftermath of scandal-filled midterm campaigns. The midterm elections – marked by exceedingly high turnout and media attention – are finally over, and brought mixed results for both parties.
Republicans are vying to keep control over the House and Senate, as Democrats hope for a ‘blue wave’ comeback. Democrats regained control of the House, gaining 28 seats, with a handful still to be declared. The party’s slim majority will allow Democrats to stymie Republican legislation and push for investigations into the president’s conduct. Massachusetts Rep. Richard Neal has already said that he intends to formally request President Trump’s tax returns.
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, as well as 35 out of 100 seats in the Senate are up for grabs. Governorships may change hands in 36 states. “When Democrats come into power, what are they going to do? Are they going to actually legislate or is it going to be two years of just investigation after investigation, because I think that plays exactly into Trump’s hands for 2020,” Ned Ryun, founder and CEO of the American Majority NGO told RT.
While Democrats got the upper hand in the lower house, Republicans extended their majority in the Senate by three seats. The GOP now holds 51 seats to the Democrats’ 43, with independents taking two and four yet to be declared. Once all votes are accounted for, the GOP is expected to hold a 53-47 majority in the upper house.
A comfortable Senate majority means President Trump will have a far easier time confirming another conservative Supreme Court justice, should a seat become vacant.
Trump-backed gubernatorial candidates Ron DeSantis (Florida) and Brian Kemp (Georgia) also beat their progressive challengers, Andrew Gillum and Stacey Abrams.
Live updates from election day and night have now ended, as business as usual resumes in America.
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