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What happened to the red wave? Republicans gain but Democrats limit midterm losses

It wasn't the red wave that many had predicted. Still, the forecast for Washington politics over the next two years remains stormy with a strong chance of gridlock. We break down the midterm election results that so far have split control of Congress between Democrats and Republicans. What explains this…

France 24

US official meets Ukrainian children at UNICEF hub in Warsaw

The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations says she does not expect the U.S. midterm election to weaken Washington's support for Ukraine given the bipartisan backing for Kyiv since Russia’s invasion of its neighbor

The Independent UK

Amid midterm show of Democratic strength, warnings for Biden

Midterm election results and survey data show that voters set aside their concerns about President Joe Biden to deny Republicans the sweeping victory that they expected

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These 13 midterm election winners just made history

Among them: The nation’s first out lesbian governors, the first Gen Zer in Congress, and Pennsylvania’s first Black woman representative.

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US midterms: five reasons why the election results matter

As the US midterm election results roll in, it’s evident that the Republican “red wave” that many experts anticipated hasn’t materialised. Early numbers indicate that Republicans are likely to take back the House of Representatives but by slimmer numbers than expected, even as the US Senate remains a toss-up. While…

The Conversation

Trump's role in disappointing midterm elections could leave GOP in a box

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump's dominant role looks to have limited the Republican Party's ability to take full advantage of a midterm election opportunity.

Los Angeles Times

Key takeaways – so far – from the US midterm elections

Voters cast ballots to decide makeup of US legislature, state and local officials, with results still rolling in.

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Democrats perform better than expected in US midterms, but both Senate and House remain in doubt

The US midterm elections occurred Tuesday, with polls closing from late Wednesday morning AEDT. There are many results still outstanding, but Democrats have gained Pennsylvania in the Senate, and appear likely to hold Arizona, while Republicans will probably hold Wisconsin.

The Conversation

'Red wave' fails to materialise as Democrats perform above expectations in tight midterm race

On average, the US president’s political party loses 28 seats in the House of Representatives and four Senate seats in their first midterm elections. While votes continue to be tallied, early results indicate that President Joe Biden’s Democratic Party has, at the very least, done far better than average.

The Conversation

Abortion rights advocates count ‘seismic’ victories in midterm elections across US

After the Supreme Court scrapped Roe v Wade, voters in five states voted directly on the future of reproductive healthcare in midterm elections

The Independent UK

Midterm media coverage: a night in search of a narrative

For news organizations covering the midterm election, it was a night in search of a narrative

The Independent UK

Editorial: Florida’s purple reign is over. After midterm elections, it’s solidly MAGA red

To understand what Republicans pulled off — and Democrats allowed to happen — in Tuesday’s elections, let’s let the numbers tell the story.

Miami Herald

Voices: Republicans are already spreading lies about the midterm election results

As ballot-counting delays were announced in Arizona, Trump and his acolytes began repeating the same old lies from 2020. But the truth is that they knew all along about the early-night ‘red mirage’ that tricks Republicans into thinking they’re doing better than they are — because they created it

The Independent UK

Democrats beating expectations as John Fetterman wins crucial US Senate race – as it happened

Latest updates and results as millions across the US cast votes in what is largely seen as a referendum on Biden’s presidency – follow all the latest news

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Catch-up on US midterm elections: From results and key races, to Donald Trump's 2024 prospects

Republicans are eyeing some major gains in the midterm elections as Democrats try to hold on to Congress. Here's your quick catch-up of the key events you need to know.

Los Angeles Times

‘I’m terrified our world is coming to an end.’ Voters head to the polls across California on a rainy Election Day

LOS ANGELES — Voters across Southern California braved the rain Tuesday morning to cast their ballots in a midterm election that will determine the balance of power in Congress, abortion access and who will lead the nation’s second-largest city.

Evening Standard

US Midterm elections: What are the key issues and what will vote mean for Biden and Trump?

John King, CNN Anchor & Chief National Correspondent, answers the big questions about the US Midterm elections

Los Angeles Times

Here's what to watch as results for the midterm elections roll in

LOS ANGELES — Election day has finally arrived, and with it, the end of this unsettled campaign season is in sight. That's not to say the results will come quickly. In fact, in many key races across the country, it could take days or weeks to count ballots — so…

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Republicans, Democrats in tight race for control of U.S. Congress

Control of Congress was up for grabs after Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections with many of the most competitive races uncalled, leaving it unclear whether Republicans would seize control from President Joe Biden's Democrats.

The Guardian - US

US voters head to the polls to cast ballots – as it happened

Millions across the country vote while Florida state department tells DoJ that federal election monitors won’t be permitted

The Independent UK

3 Virginia Democrats in Congress fighting GOP challengers

Three Democratic congresswomen in Virginia are looking to survive tough reelection bids in a midterm election season where Republicans seek to regain control of the House of Representatives

Bangkok Post

Trump says he will make ‘big announcement’ on Nov 15 in Florida

Donald Trump said on the eve of US midterm elections that he would be making a “big announcement” next week, all but confirming his widely anticipated third White House bid that he’s been teasing for weeks.

Tribune News Service

Trump says he will make ‘big announcement’ on Nov. 15 in Florida

Donald Trump said on the eve of U.S. midterm elections that he would be making a “big announcement” next week, all but confirming his widely anticipated third White House bid that he’s been teasing for weeks.

Tribune News Service

Eye on unfinished agenda, Biden delivers a ‘closing argument’ in Maryland hours before decisive flurry of midterm voting

BOWIE, Md. — President Joe Biden delivered a closing argument at Bowie State University on the eve of the midterm elections, promoting the candidacy of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore and instructing Americans that democracy is at risk because of election deniers and other threats.

The Independent UK

Biden hits back at heckler at rally: ‘Don’t jump — you look crazy enough to jump’

President is rallying with Maryland Democrats on the eve of the midterm elections

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