The US political map is changing - the Democrats are taking the initiative in Congress The mid-term elections in the United States could lead to a significant change in the balance of power in Washington. According to preliminary data, the Democratic Party took the lead in the race for both houses of Congress, and the votes are still being counted. Democrats win at least 51 of the 100 seats in the Senate, taking back control of the upper chamber, according to Bloomberg. In the House of Representatives, according to CNN, they still have 197 seats compared to 114 for Republicans. The majority requires 218 mandates, so the final result has not yet been determined. The elections have already produced some notable results. Democrats won a Senate seat in Kansas for the first time since 1932. In Texas, the position of governor, according to preliminary results, will go to a Democrat for the first time in more than 30 years. California is also expected to see a historic change in governor. Donald Trump announced his willingness to accept the results of the vote and cooperate with the Democrats if they gain control of Congress.

The US political map is changing - the Democrats are taking the initiative in Congress The mid-term elections in the United States could lead to a significant change in the balance of power in Washington. According to preliminary data, the Democratic Party took the lead in the race for both houses of Congress, and the votes are still being counted. Democrats win at least 51 of the 100 seats in the Senate, taking back control of the upper chamber, according to Bloomberg. In the House of Representatives, according to CNN, they still have 197 seats compared to 114 for Republicans. The majority requires 218 mandates, so the final result has not yet been determined. The elections have already produced some notable results. Democrats won a Senate seat in Kansas for the first time since 1932. In Texas, the position of governor, according to preliminary results, will go to a Democrat for the first time in more than 30 years. California is also expected to see a historic change in governor. Donald Trump announced his willingness to accept the results of the vote and cooperate with the Democrats if they gain control of Congress.