Democrats won control of both houses of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, ending Republican control on Capitol Hill and changing the balance of power in the last two years of President Donald Trump's presidency. Democratic gains extended to several traditionally Republican states, including Texas, Kansas and Iowa, while the party also captured numerous governorships. In Texas, Democrats won both the governorship and a US Senate seat, one of the night's most consequential state-level shifts. Economic concerns, dissatisfaction with Washington and attitudes toward Trump all showed up in voter polls. Some races remain subject to ongoing counting and qualification, but control of both the House and Senate has been decided. here.

Democrats won control of both houses of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, ending Republican control on Capitol Hill and changing the balance of power in the last two years of President Donald Trump's presidency. Democratic gains extended to several traditionally Republican states, including Texas, Kansas and Iowa, while the party also captured numerous governorships. In Texas, Democrats won both the governorship and a US Senate seat, one of the night's most consequential state-level shifts. Economic concerns, dissatisfaction with Washington and attitudes toward Trump all showed up in voter polls. Some races remain subject to ongoing counting and qualification, but control of both the House and Senate has been decided. here.