Democrats scored sweeping victories in the U.S. midterm elections on Wednesday, flipping several key Republican-held seats in Congress. The party is now projected to control both chambers of Congress, limiting Donald Trump’s ability to advance his legislative agenda for the remainder of his term. Texas was one of the biggest surprises, as James Talarico became the state’s first Democratic senator since 1988 and Gina Hinojosa defeated Governor Greg Abbott to become its first Latina governor. Democrats also secured historic wins in North Carolina, Georgia and Ohio as concerns about the cost of living, inflation and the war in Iran shaped voter sentiment.
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