Democrats Projected to Gain Control of US House and Senate
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What happened
Preliminary election results indicate that Democrats are set to take control of the US House of Representatives and the Senate, according to projections by CBS News, the BBC’s US media partner. Democrats have gained 24 seats in the House, bringing their current total to 213 seats. In the Senate, Democrats secured at least 53 of the 100 seats, including a win by Josh Turek in Iowa. In Texas, James Talarico won a seat, marking a victory for Democrats in a state where they had not won in over 30 years.
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Why it matters
The shift in legislative control could alter the regulatory environment and the passage of bills in the House of Representatives. This change in political power may influence future government spending and policy direction.
Democrats secured legislative seats in Texas, Iowa, and South Carolina.
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Who's involved
- DemocratsPolitical party projected to gain control of legislative bodies.
- IowaState where Democrats secured a Senate victory.
- House of RepresentativesLower house of the US government that Democrats are projected to gain control of.
- James TalaricoPolitician who won a seat for Democrats in Texas.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Election results in Iowa and Texas project Democrats gaining control of the House.1 source
Democrats made major gains in Iowa, confirmed by Sherrod Brown's Senate win.1 source
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