Democrats take control of House and Senate in US midterm elections

In depth

Democrats took control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the US midterm elections. According to Arutz 7, they are expected to win 255 of the 435 seats in the House, and the Republicans only 180. Trump acknowledged the results, according to Calcalist and Kikar HaShabbat.

According to Israel Hayom, Democrats will be able to block legislation, delay senior appointments and open investigations against the administration. According to Ynet, young, Black and Hispanic voters whom Trump swept up two years ago abandoned him.

According to Calcalist, a Democratic victory could halt the wave of data center construction. According to Ynet, Texas elected a Democratic senator and governor for the first time since 1994.