Tears, celebrations and selfies: US midterms in pictures
Hugs, cheers and smiles broke out as the Democrats picked up a string of victories in Republican strongholds, delivering them the Senate and the House.
The win gives them control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.
Meanwhile, it was a challenging night for Republican supporters, after a succession of losses in reliably Republican states.
LIVE UPDATES: All the latest developments
LIVE UPDATES: All the latest developments
BOWEN: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad
BOWEN: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad
RESULTS: How America voted in maps and charts
RESULTS: How America voted in maps and charts
EXPLAINER: Five reasons why Trump did so badly
EXPLAINER: Five reasons why Trump did so badly
ZURCHER: Midterm carnage weakens Trump but he still wields power for now
ZURCHER: Midterm carnage weakens Trump but he still wields power for now
REACTION: Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms 'disaster'
REACTION: Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms 'disaster'
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