US midterms bring early Democratic gains as control of Congress remains in focus
Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 08:46 · Updated 07:52
Voters are choosing all 435 House members, about one-third of the Senate and numerous state and local officials. Early results reported Democratic Senate wins in North Carolina and South Carolina and Jon Ossoff’s reelection in Georgia, while the overall balance of Congress remained a central question in the coverage.
- The elections will determine control of the 435-seat House and the 100-seat Senate, as well as numerous governorships and other offices.
- Early results included Democrat Roy Cooper’s Senate victory in North Carolina, Annie Andrews’s projected win in South Carolina and Jon Ossoff’s reelection in Georgia.
- The reports describe voter dissatisfaction with the economy and cost of living as a major factor; DW’s account of exit polls said about six in ten voters disapproved of Trump’s job performance.
- Democratic control of either chamber could increase congressional scrutiny of the administration and constrain parts of Trump’s agenda, though the president retains veto power.
- The results could also affect foreign policy: DW says a Democratic Congress could press for more aid to Ukraine, while its ability to reverse the USAID closure is uncertain.
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Key facts
- House seats contested
- All 435
- Senate seats contested
- One-third of the 100-seat chamber
- Democratic Senate gains needed
- Four net seats for a majority
- Early Senate results reported by DW
- Democrats won North Carolina and South Carolina; Jon Ossoff retained his Georgia seat
- DW exit-poll finding
- About six in ten voters disapproved of Trump’s job performance
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- FirstFT: US voters cast midterm verdict on Trump3 Nov, 21:57
- US midterm elections by the numbers as polls open3 Nov, 11:57
- Five Things I’m Watching for in Tuesday’s Midterms3 Nov, 10:03
- US voters prepare to deliver verdict on Trump3 Nov, 10:00
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- Billionaire 11% (5)
- Public broadcaster 11% (5)
- Unknown 7% (3)
- Independent 7% (3)
- Non-profit 4% (2)
- Government 4% (2)
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