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Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s racePolitics

Democrat Amy Acton won Ohio’s governor’s race, defeating tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. His controversial ad featured Acton’s estranged mother calling her “a liar.” Acton is the first woman elected governor of Ohio and the first Democrat to win the office in 20 years.

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Democrats secure Senate majority as counting continuesPolitics

The Democratic Party has won at least 51 seats, enough for a majority in the US Senate, according to Associated Press projections. Votes are still being counted nationwide, after the final polls in Alaska and Hawaii closed at midnight ET.

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Democrats Seize Congress in Midterm LandslidePolitics

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a sweeping midterm victory, amounting to a rejection of President Donald Trump amid widespread voter discontent over the economy and the war in Iran.

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Midterms: Why does California take longer to count votes?Politics

California’s polls have just closed, but results will take longer to emerge. The programme discusses why the state’s count takes so long with Guy Marzorati, a political correspondent at KQED in the Bay Area.

FFrance 24 English
Democrats projected to take control of the US HousePolitics

CBS News projects Democrats will win at least 218 seats, taking control of the House from Republicans, who are projected to win at least 160. The House is the lower chamber of Congress, where members serve two-year terms and proposed laws are commonly introduced and debated before going to the Senate.

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CNN projects Democrat Annie Andrews to flip South Carolina Senate seatPolitics10:55

CNN projects Democrat Annie Andrews will defeat Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s US Senate race, flipping a seat Republicans have held for nearly three decades. The update also covers the race in Maine, another Democratic House pickup and the president’s mood.

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CNN projects Democrats will flip the HousePolitics

CNN’s Decision Desk projects Democrats will capture the House of Representatives, ending Republican control of Washington and setting up two years of confrontation with President Donald Trump.

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Jon Ossoff celebrates re-election victory and vows reform pushPolitics

US Senator Jon Ossoff called his re-election in Georgia a “decisive rejection” of Donald Trump. He pledged to address rising living costs, healthcare gaps, corporate money in politics and declining US leadership, and to pursue reforms on rights, peace and climate.

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Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race, NBC News projectsPolitics

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to win Florida’s governor’s race, NBC News projected. NBC News analysts discussed the narrow result and Democrats’ limited investment in the state.

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Democrat Roy Cooper projected to flip key North Carolina Senate seatPolitics

Democrat Roy Cooper is projected to win a pivotal North Carolina Senate race, taking a seat previously held by Republican Thom Tillis, BBC partner CBS reports. Cooper is expected to defeat Republican Michael Whatley, a former Republican National Committee chairman. The state has not elected a Democratic senator since 2008, making the result a major gain for Democrats seeking control of Congress.

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Midterms: Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers vie for Michigan Senate seatPolitics

With New Hampshire and Georgia remaining in Democratic hands, Republicans are turning to Michigan in hopes of gaining a seat. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is competing against Republican Mike Rogers for the state's Senate seat. France 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports from a Democratic watch party in Detroit.

FFrance 24 English
US midterms: Democrats flip North Carolina Senate seatPolitics

Democrats have won a Senate seat in North Carolina as they seek to regain majorities in Congress and end Republicans’ unified hold on power in Washington. France 24’s Florence Villeminot examines the US electoral map.

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