From ABC7 New York · · 1m 50s
Democrats Projected to Take Congress in Blue Wave
Democrats flip Senate and House seats in blue wave fueled by Trump's low approval and economic discontent.
In brief
Democrats flip Senate and House seats in blue wave fueled by Trump's low approval and economic discontent. Democrats projected to gain control of U.S. Congress after flipping key Senate and House seats amid Trump's low approval and economic discontent. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Democrats projected to take Congress
Democrats secured key victories in battleground and red state races to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Senate flips in red states
Democrats flipped at least six Senate seats including in Republican strongholds like Kansas and South Carolina.
Texas Senate race
Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate race defeating Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
South Carolina Senate race
Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race flipping seat held by late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
North Carolina Senate race
Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate race flipping seat held by outgoing Republican Thom Tillis.
Georgia Senate race
Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff projected to win Georgia Senate race against Republican Mike Collins.
Maine Senate race
Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race after Republican Susan Collins concedes.
Kansas Senate race
Democrat Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race defeating incumbent Republican Roger Marshall.
House control shift
Democrats need to win at least three House seats to shift control of the House of Representatives.
Trump's approval rating
Trump's approval rating dipped to 37% the lowest of this presidential term with 62% disapproval.
Trump's election comments
Trump claimed he was 'not on the ballot' and said he would accept election results.
House reform promises
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed to push for Supreme Court reform and elect 100 Democratic women.
The essence
Democrats projected to gain control of U.S. Congress after flipping key Senate and House seats amid Trump's low approval and economic discontent.
