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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
World
David Kent

US Congress race on a knife-edge as Democrats hold key states and 'Red Wave' flops out

The US Congress elections are on a knife-edge as the predicted Republican 'red wave' has not yet materialised - with Democrats containing to win crucial states in the battle for control.

The midterm elections are often seen as a reflection of the public's approval of the reigning President, which led many to predict a Republican domination as confidence in Joe Biden's term has dwindled.

However, the large gains that many experts and pollsters were expecting do not appear to be appearing.

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