Washington, United States, Nov 5, 2026 (AFP) - Democrats bring historic firsts, new faces to US Congress

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2026-11-05

The Democrats who swept to victory in Tuesday's US midterm elections will reshape the next Congress, with a record number of women in the House, several historic firsts and commanding majorities that may test the party's unity. Their House ranks could approach 260 lawmakers at the opening of the new session in January, up from 215, while they have secured at least 54 Senate seats, with two races unresolved. The Senate newcomers include a Paralymp......

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