Midterm results: video analysis as Democrats are projected to take control of House and Senate
Projections point to Democratic control
ABC News projects Democrats will gain enough seats to take control of the House and Senate. The forecast covers both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. The projections include the Texas Senate race, where Democrat James Talarico is expected to win. ABC News also projects victories for Democrats Annie Andrews in South Carolina and Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
Other races in the forecast
The list of projected winners also includes Democrat Pappas in the New Hampshire Senate race. In Georgia, Jon Ossoff is projected to defeat Mike Collins in the Senate contest.
Voters focus on costs
The election coverage notes that the economy and the cost of living are top concerns for voters. It also describes this midterm election as the most expensive on record. The projected outcomes would put Democrats in control of both chambers, while the coverage highlights races across several states.
Key points
- ABC News projects Democrats will take control of the House and Senate.
- James Talarico is projected to win the Texas Senate race.
- Democrats Annie Andrews and Sherrod Brown are projected Senate winners in South Carolina and Ohio.
- The economy and cost of living are top concerns for voters.