US Democrats take early lead in House races as vote counting begins

Supporters of Democrat senatorial candidate James Talarico react to early election results during a midterm election night watch party at Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas on November 3, 2026. Americans voting in the midterm elections will decide who controls Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency, along with dozens of governorships and thousands of state offices. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)

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| 04 Nov 2026 10:34 am

All 435 House seats are up for election in the midterms, and a party needs 218 for a majority

HAMILTON - Democrats won 56 seats in the US House of Representatives and Republicans 28, according to Associated Press (AP) race calls as of 9.06 pm Eastern Time (0206GMT) on Tuesday, with 351 races still uncalled, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

All 435 House seats are up for election in the midterms, and a party needs 218 for a majority.

The AP declared victory for Democratic Reps. Joyce Beatty, Emilia Sykes and Shontel Brown in Ohio's House races, while Suhas Subramanyam was elected in Virginia's 10th District.

Republican Rep. S. Guthrie was elected in Kentucky's 2nd District, while Sydney Gruters was elected in Florida's 16th District. - BERNAMA

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US Democrats take early lead in House races as vote counting begins

All 435 House seats are up for election in the midterms, and a party needs 218 for a majority

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