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Democrats take control of Senate in midterms with 2 races unresolved
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Democrats were able to pick up the seats needed to gain control of the Senate, CBS News projects, and the party scored several upset victories in red states.
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Compiled from 4 independent publishers CBS News · ABC News · DW · PBS NewsHour
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CBS News emphasises “Democrats take control of Senate in midterms with 2 races unresolved”; ABC News leads with “Dow surges 1,000 points as Democrats take control of Congress”.
- CBS NewsDemocrats take control of Senate in midterms with 2 races unresolved ↗
- CBS NewsStocks soar after Democrats take control of Congress ↗
- CBS NewsDemocrats win House and Senate control in sweeping victory ↗
- CBS NewsThe biggest races Democrats won in the midterms ↗
- CBS NewsHow Democrats won Senate races in Texas, Michigan and Maine ↗
- ABC NewsDow surges 1,000 points as Democrats take control of Congress ↗
- CBS NewsA blue tsunami carries Democrats to House, Senate control in 2026 midterm elections ↗
- DWUS midterms: Democrats win House and Senate from Republicans ↗
- ABC NewsWATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks after Democrats projected to take control of House ↗
- PBS NewsHourWATCH: Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks after Democrats win control of Senate ↗
- PBS NewsHourDemocrats take control of the Senate after winning key midterm races ↗
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