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Story of US 2026 midterm elections in maps and charts
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Democrats have taken control of the Senate and are projected to gain control of the House of Representatives in the US midterm elections, exceeding expectations.
- Key Senate wins include unexpected victories in South Carolina and Kansas, along with flips in Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Maine, with only a few tight races remaining.
- Democratic holds in Florida's 14th and 25th districts, despite redistricting efforts favoring Republicans, represent significant setbacks for GOP strategies.
- Hispanic voters in Florida played a crucial role, backing Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon by 55% to 44%, reversing previous support trends from 2024.
- Nationwide, the economy emerged as the top voter concern, followed by worries about the state of democracy, influencing election outcomes.
