Hugs, cheers and smiles broke out as the Democrats picked up a string of victories in Republican strongholds, delivering them the Senate and the House.
The win gives them control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency.
Meanwhile, it was a challenging night for Republican supporters, after a succession of losses in reliably Republican states.
Getty ImagesDemocrat Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican Rick Jackson, a billionaire businessman endorsed by President Trump.Getty ImagesBottoms becomes the first black woman elected to be governor of Georgia.Getty ImagesThe state has not had a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.Bloomberg via Getty ImagesRepublican Senator Jon Husted shed a tear whilst surrounded by his family after losing his Ohio seat to Democrat Sherrod Brown.ReutersAnother Democrat victory was seen in Georgia where Senator Jon Ossoff was re-elected, giving him a second term.Bloomberg via Getty ImagesSpeculation surrounds Ossoff, considered a potential leading contender to run for the Democrats in the next presidential election in 2028.Getty ImagesIn Portland, Maine, supporters reacted to the news that Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson won his seat. He beat Republican veteran Susan Collins who has been in the Senate for nearly 30 years.Getty ImagesThe mood was different for Republican supporters at a midterm election night watch party in Des Moines, Iowa. Republican Ashley Hinson lost her Senate seat to Democrat Josh Turek.Bloomberg via Getty ImagesDemocrat Chris Pappas made history as the first openly gay man elected to the Senate, beating his rival Republican Senator John Sununu.ReutersPappas celebrated his New Hampshire win on stage with his husband.Getty ImagesAttendees paused for thought after a watch party for Maine Republican Senate candidate Susan Collins, following her defeat by Democrat Troy Jackson.Bloomberg via Getty ImagesIn North Carolina, the Democrats secured the night’s first flip of a Senate seat.ReutersThe state’s former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, won against Republican candidate Michael Whatley.Getty ImagesA supporter raised a jubilant fist to celebrate the North Carolina win.AFP via Getty ImagesIn Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will become the first Muslim US senator. He told voters: “You took a chance on the unlikeliest of candidates.”Getty ImagesThe mood was subdued amongst Republican supporters, after a string of defeats in reliably Republican strongholds.
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