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Supporters cheer during an election night watch party for Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Sen. Warnock has defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff election in Georgia. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Raphael Warnock wins Georgia runoff, securing Democratic Senate majority

There will be a divided government, however, with Republicans having narrowly flipped House control

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

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Nancy Pelosi will not seek leadership role but plans to stay in Congress

<p>The sun shines on the dome of Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Picture: AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File</p>

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Republicans win 218th seat to claim slim majority in US House of Representatives

Election 2022 Idaho

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Democrats keep Senate majority as Republican push falters in Nevada

Election 2022 Nevada

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Marathon count continues in Nevada in crucial US Senate race

Election 2022 Arizona Senate

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Former astronaut puts Democrats on verge of clinching Senate control

Election 2022 Congress

Midterm election key takeaways: Control of US Congress on a knife’s edge

Control of Congress was on a knife’s edge, dependent on the outcome of three Senate races and about a dozen in the House

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Biden

US midterms: Joe Biden hails Democrats’ ‘strong night’ but acknowledges concerns

“The voters were also clear that they’re still frustrated,” he said.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Election 2022 New Hampshire

US midterms: Republicans close in on House win but Senate control up for grabs

Republicans are closing in on a narrow majority in the US House of Representatives while control of the Senate hinged on a series of tight races in a midterm election that defied expectations of sweeping conservative victories driven by frustration ...

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Election 2022 Massachusetts Governor

US midterm milestones: Women, LGBTQ and black candidates break barriers

Across the US, women, LGBTQ and black candidates have broken barriers as part of a new generation of politicians elected to governor’s offices and seats in Congress.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Washington Election 2022

Stunning draw as Democrats hold own against Republicans in US midterms

The nation’s fractious political divides remained on vivid display

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Election 2022 Congress

US midterm elections: ‘Red wave’ fails to appear for Republicans

Many Democratic incumbents proved surprisingly resilient, outperforming their party’s own expectations

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Election 2022 , New York, United States - 08 Nov 2022

Control of US congress unclear as Democrats show surprising strength in election

The outcome of races for house and senate will determine the future of Joe Biden’s agenda and serve as a referendum on his administration

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Election 2022 Ohio

Americans cast votes in key midterm elections

Americans have begun casting ballots in the midterm elections after a campaign that exposed the country’s political divides and raised questions about its commitment to a democratic future.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Joe Biden

What to watch in the high-stakes 2022 US midterm elections

The political environment has led to an unusually large playing field as emboldened Republicans press into Democratic strongholds like New York, California, New Mexico and Washington state

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

‘Big announcement’: Donald Trump holds back decision on 2024 presidential run

‘Big announcement’: Donald Trump holds back decision on 2024 presidential run

At Ohio rally on eve of US midterm elections, ex-president suggests the reveal will come on Tuesday 15 November at Mar-a-Lago

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Election 2022 Biden

Biden and Trump make final pitches on eve of midterms

Candidates and big-name backers made final appeals to voters in the last hours of a fraught midterm election season.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Karl Rove on the US midterms: ‘Trump looms over this. No ifs or buts’

Karl Rove on the US midterms: ‘Trump looms over this. No ifs or buts’

The veteran political strategist on why he believes his Republican party will benefit from dissatisfaction with the status quo

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Biden and Trump to make final appeals ahead of crucial midterms

Biden and Trump to make final appeals ahead of crucial midterms

An election year that unfolded against the backdrop of economic turmoil, the elimination of federal abortion rights and broad concerns about the future of democracy is concluding with a final full day of campaigning in which leaders of both US ...

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

US election drives drug shares higher

US election drives drug shares higher

The worst fears of investors have been avoided as stock- markets took on the chin potential clashes between a new Democrat-controlled House of Representatives and president Donald Trump’s White House.

Thu, 08 Nov, 2018

US midterm results: Seven key issues and what they mean for the country's uncertain future

US midterm results: Seven key issues and what they mean for the country's uncertain future

America has voted, the results are in, but the country’s future remains uncertain – for now.

Wed, 07 Nov, 2018

Trump supporters: From ‘feeling bold’ to fear of the ‘dark side’

Trump supporters: From ‘feeling bold’ to fear of the ‘dark side’

Trump fans enthused as America prepares to vote, writes Joyce Fegan

Tue, 06 Nov, 2018