US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats exceed 250 House seats as blue wave sweeping Congress grows
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- The Guardian US reports: “Democrats widen gap in House chamber by flipping more seats, including in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina; Ted Cruz calls election a ‘Watergate-level repudiation’ Live results | Q&A: Ask your ques…”
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