How America Voted: A Look at the Midterm Elections
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It's been an extraordinary night for the Democrats in the US midterm elections, with them taking control of the Senate and projected to gain the House of Representatives.
Senate
The Democrats' performance in the Senate exceeded expectations. While North Carolina and South Carolina were expected picks, Kansas' shift to Democratic control since 1932 is notable. Texas, Iowa, and Ohio have also turned blue, with Alaska and Maine's remaining toss-up seats and Mississippi's narrow lead. Notably, South Carolina, a historically Republican seat, surprised poll predictions.
House
CBS News projected the Democrats to win the House just after 03:00 GMT on Wednesday. They aim for a significant victory, focusing on key seats like Florida 14 and Florida 25, where Democrats maintained control despite Republican redistricting efforts. Florida 22, also redrawn to favor Republicans, saw a Democratic win.
Hispanic Voters in Florida
Hispanic voters in Florida appear to be turning towards the Democrats. A poll indicates that they backed Angie Nixon, the Democratic Senate candidate, by 55% to 44% against Republican Angie Moody, a reversal from the 2024 estimated 55% support for Donald Trump among Hispanic voters.
The poll also revealed that the economy is the primary concern for voters nationwide, followed by the state of democracy. Over two-thirds of voters believe that Trump's policies worsened economic conditions.
Produced by Wesley Stephenson, Christine Jeavans, Daniel Wainwright, Becky Dale, Jess Carr, John Walton, and Rob England.