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Tears, celebrations and selfies: US midterms in pictures

BBC · Wed 4 Nov 2026, 08:05Text
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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.
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.

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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.

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Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appears onstage during her election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on November 03, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. She's wearing a pink suit. Supporters hold up their phones to film her.
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appears onstage during her election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on November 03, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. She's wearing a pink suit. Supporters hold up their phones to film her.
Supporters of Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms hold up signs and cheer ahead of her speaking on November 3, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Bottoms defeated Republican candidate Rick Jackson to become the nation's first Black woman governor. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)
Supporters of Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms hold up signs and cheer ahead of her speaking on November 3, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Bottoms defeated Republican candidate Rick Jackson to become the nation's first Black woman governor. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (2nd R) appears onstage during her election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on November 03, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. She is wearing a pink suit.
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (2nd R) appears onstage during her election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on November 03, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. She is wearing a pink suit.
Senator Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, joined by his family, speaks during an election night event with Ohio Republicans in Columbus, Ohio, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Senator Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, joined by his family, speaks during an election night event with Ohio Republicans in Columbus, Ohio, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
US senator Jon Ossoff speaks at a podium during an election night rally after winning re-election in the US midterm elections, in Atlanta, Georgia, US, November 3, 2026.
US senator Jon Ossoff speaks at a podium during an election night rally after winning re-election in the US midterm elections, in Atlanta, Georgia, US, November 3, 2026.
Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, greets attendees during an election night event in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, greets attendees during an election night event in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Texas Senator-elect James Talarico and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa cheer with drinks while being surrounded by supporters at Whataburger in Austin, Texas, US, in this picture released November 4, 2026.
Texas Senator-elect James Talarico and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa cheer with drinks while being surrounded by supporters at Whataburger in Austin, Texas, US, in this picture released November 4, 2026.

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