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Democrats take control of House, Senate in Washington

American voters have handed back control of the House and Senate in Washington to Democrats.

Democrats gained more than 30 seats, giving them a solid majority in the House of Representatives.

Voters were still being counted during the early morning hours.

Key wins in North and South Carolina, Texas, Ohio, and Kansas allowed Democrats to wrest control of the Senate from the Republicans.

Voter frustration with President Trump, the unpopular war with Iran and his foreign trade policies causing a rise to the cost of living translated at the polls, especially in long-held Republican seats.

The win in Kansas marked the first time in over 90 years that a Democrat Senator was elected.

Texas elected a Democrat Senator for the first time in 32 years.

President Trump told the New York Times that he would accept the results and would look to work with Democrats in his final two years.

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    Randy Thoms is a veteran news broadcaster with over 40 years' experience. He is based in Fort Frances and covers stories across northwestern Ontario. Contact Randy at thoms.randy@radioabl.ca.

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