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US election: Control of Congress hangs in balance after midterms US election: Control of Congress hangs in balance after midterms
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Republicans and Democrats are in a tight race for control of the US Congress, as counting continues following the midterm elections.Republicans and Democrats are in a tight race for control of the US Congress, as counting continues following the midterm elections.
Republicans are favoured to win the House of Representatives, but the fight for the Senate is on a knife-edge.Republicans are favoured to win the House of Representatives, but the fight for the Senate is on a knife-edge.
Democrats gained a key Senate seat in Pennsylvania and the results of several other close races are yet to be called.Democrats gained a key Senate seat in Pennsylvania and the results of several other close races are yet to be called.
Exit polls suggest the economy and inflation were the biggest concerns for voters.Exit polls suggest the economy and inflation were the biggest concerns for voters.
Though this should have benefitted Republicans, they have not seen the "red wave" of victories they had hoped for.Though this should have benefitted Republicans, they have not seen the "red wave" of victories they had hoped for.
The US Congress is made up of two parts - the House of Representatives and the Senate. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate were up for grabs. Members of the House represent their local populations and Senators represent the interests of their states. The US Congress is made up of two parts - the House of Representatives and the Senate. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate were up for grabs. Members of the House represent their local populations and Senators represent the interests of their states.
Although President Joe Biden, a Democrat, is not on the ballot, the midterms will shape the fate of his agenda. If Democrats lose control of either the House or the Senate, Republicans will be able to block his plans.Although President Joe Biden, a Democrat, is not on the ballot, the midterms will shape the fate of his agenda. If Democrats lose control of either the House or the Senate, Republicans will be able to block his plans.
Former president Donald Trump warned Florida's Republican governor Ron DeSantis not to launch a presidential bid following his landslide victory on Tuesday. He called the rising Republican star "Ron DeSanctimonious" at a rally over the weekend.Former president Donald Trump warned Florida's Republican governor Ron DeSantis not to launch a presidential bid following his landslide victory on Tuesday. He called the rising Republican star "Ron DeSanctimonious" at a rally over the weekend.
Mr Trump, who is expected to announce he will run for president in 2024, has also seen some of his endorsed candidates fail.Mr Trump, who is expected to announce he will run for president in 2024, has also seen some of his endorsed candidates fail.
Supporters react as Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams concedes to Brian KempSupporters react as Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams concedes to Brian Kemp
In one of the most closely watched Senate races, left-wing Democrat John Fetterman - who has been recovering from a stroke - beat Trump-backed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania.In one of the most closely watched Senate races, left-wing Democrat John Fetterman - who has been recovering from a stroke - beat Trump-backed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania.
Another critical Senate race, between Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia, could end up in a run-off in four weeks if neither candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, a possibility which is looking likely.Another critical Senate race, between Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia, could end up in a run-off in four weeks if neither candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, a possibility which is looking likely.
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Analysis: Who is winning the night so far?Analysis: Who is winning the night so far?
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The results of other key Senate races in Wisconsin, Arizona and Nevada were also still in play.The results of other key Senate races in Wisconsin, Arizona and Nevada were also still in play.
It means that the verdict on which party holds power in the upper chamber of Congress may not be known for days, or even weeks.It means that the verdict on which party holds power in the upper chamber of Congress may not be known for days, or even weeks.
Elections for state governors also took place in several states. Republicans have held on to the governors' mansions in the key states of Texas, Florida and Georgia.Elections for state governors also took place in several states. Republicans have held on to the governors' mansions in the key states of Texas, Florida and Georgia.
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Meanwhile, the Democratic candidate in Georgia, Stacey Abrams, conceded the race to the Republican Governor Brian Kemp.Meanwhile, the Democratic candidate in Georgia, Stacey Abrams, conceded the race to the Republican Governor Brian Kemp.
The elections ran smoothly across the country, with few hiccups. According to exit polls by the BBC's US partner CBS News, abortion was the top concern for Democratic voters, while Republicans and independents rated inflation as their top issue.The elections ran smoothly across the country, with few hiccups. According to exit polls by the BBC's US partner CBS News, abortion was the top concern for Democratic voters, while Republicans and independents rated inflation as their top issue.
Traditionally, the party of the president does badly in US midterms. Despite lowering prescription drug prices, expanding clean energy and revamping US infrastructure, Mr Biden's popularity has taken a pummelling amid the worst inflation in four decades.Traditionally, the party of the president does badly in US midterms. Despite lowering prescription drug prices, expanding clean energy and revamping US infrastructure, Mr Biden's popularity has taken a pummelling amid the worst inflation in four decades.
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But Republicans had their own political vulnerability on the issue of abortion following the conservative-dominated Supreme Court's decision this year to roll back a US constitutional right to the procedure.But Republicans had their own political vulnerability on the issue of abortion following the conservative-dominated Supreme Court's decision this year to roll back a US constitutional right to the procedure.
On Tuesday, voters in Vermont, California and Michigan decided to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, preventing any future bid by the legislature to introduce restrictions.On Tuesday, voters in Vermont, California and Michigan decided to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, preventing any future bid by the legislature to introduce restrictions.
Meanwhile, Kentucky rejected a constitutional amendment that would have said there was no right to abortion. But the result won't automatically reverse the state's current legislation, which almost entirely prohibits it.Meanwhile, Kentucky rejected a constitutional amendment that would have said there was no right to abortion. But the result won't automatically reverse the state's current legislation, which almost entirely prohibits it.
Who is winning the night so far?Who is winning the night so far?
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