What the midterm results could mean

Politics · First reported 7 Nov, 11:50 · Updated 19:19

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The articles examine Republicans’ losses, possible causes and the political challenges ahead. Their accounts differ over how to interpret the Iran conflict and what lessons each party should draw.

The left-side article says Democrats flipped at least 40 House seats and seven Senate seats, and are set to control Congress from January 3.
Both articles identify voter dissatisfaction and economic concerns as relevant to the result, including higher fuel prices; they differ on the role and description of the Iran conflict.
The left-side article compares the results with earlier midterm setbacks and discusses divided-government possibilities; the right-side article argues Republicans and Democrats should both reflect on the voters’ message.

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Key facts

House seats up for election: All 435.
Senate seats on the ballot: 35 of 100.
Reported Democratic gains: At least 40 House seats and seven Senate seats.
Congressional control begins: January 3, according to the left-side article.
Congressional veto override threshold: Two-thirds of both the House and Senate.