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Voters cast midterm ballots as Democrats make gains against Trump's party

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Voters begin casting ballots in US midterm elections
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Summary

Voters began casting ballots on November 3 in the US midterm elections, and polls indicated Democrats were well positioned to wrest control of at least one chamber of Congress, according to Semafor. Channel NewsAsia reported that voters in conservative bastions who had propelled President Donald Trump to his second term two years ago swung dramatically toward Democrats. The Financial Times, in live coverage, reported that Trump's party was defeated in battleground races from Kansas to South Carolina, and its headline said Democrats had routed Republicans to win the Senate and House.

Later: Democrats make sweeping midterm gains as Republicans lose House and Senate majorities, and GOP leaders argue over the blame · Democrats Win Congressional Control After Midterm Sweep, Setting Out to Check Trump and Address Affordability

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  1. Semafor

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    Semafor reports that voters have begun casting ballots in the US midterm elections, and that polls indicate Democrats are well positioned to wrest control of at least one chamber of Congress.

  2. Channel NewsAsia

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    Channel NewsAsia reports that voters in conservative bastions who had propelled Trump to his second term two years ago swung dramatically toward Democrats.

  3. Financial Times

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    The Financial Times reports in live coverage that Trump's party was defeated in battleground races from Kansas to South Carolina, and its headline says Democrats routed Republicans to win the Senate and House.

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