Fresh updates on the US midterms elections does not favour the Republicans as Democrats wrested control of House of Representatives from President Donald Trump's party by winning five GOP-held seats. The Dems are now looking to mark a majority in the US Senate too.
Former Governor and Democrat Roy Cooper won the Senate seat in North Carolina, which has for long been a Republican stronghold. This also marks the first flip in the US Senate. He defeated Trump-backed Michael Whatley.
Democrats flipped another Senate seat in South Carolina as Annie Andrews defeated Senator Darline Graham. James Talarico flipped a US Senate seat in Texas, defeating GOP's Ken Paxton in what is the first statewide victory in more than 30 years.
The Democrats need to flip two more seats from the GOP to set a majority in the Senate.
In the House of Representatives too, North Carolina saw the first flip as Democrat Jamie Ager defeated Republican Jennifer Balkcom in 11th District. This seat is currently held by GOP Congressman Chuck Edwards, whose reelection campaign abruptly ended after an ethics panel found evidence of him making unwanted advances towards two female staffers.
Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeated GOP's Thomas H. Kean Jr in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.
In the House of Representatives, the netted five seats in the election, giving them a majority in the chamber.
Senator Jon Ossoff retained the Senate seat in Georgia reelection as he defeated Rep Mike Collins. Ossoff is seen a potential 2028 presidential candidate.
In a relief for the GOP, Republican Shelley Capito won reelection to US Senate from West Virginia.
The results tricked in as Trump's approval rating has been nearing his career lows. Voters have expressed concerns about the "unwanted" war war with Iran, which has raised fuel prices and spiked cost of essentials.
