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Celebrations and selfies: US midterms in pictures

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Celebrations and selfies: US midterms in pictures

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Hugs, cheers and smiles broke out as the Democrats picked up a string of victories in Republican strongholds, delivering them the Senate and the House.

The win gives them control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency.

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appears onstage during her election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on November 03, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. She's wearing a pink suit. Supporters hold up their phones to film her.Image source, Getty Images
Supporters of Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms hold up signs and cheer ahead of her speaking on November 3, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Bottoms defeated Republican candidate Rick Jackson to become the nation's first Black woman governor. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)Image source, Getty Images
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (2nd R) appears onstage during her election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on November 03, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. She is wearing a pink suit.Image source, Getty Images
US senator Jon Ossoff speaks at a podium during an election night rally after winning re-election in the US midterm elections, in Atlanta, Georgia, US, November 3, 2026. Image source, Reuters
Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, greets attendees during an election night event in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.Image source, Bloomberg via Getty Images
Supporters react to news that Democratic US Senate candidate Troy Jackson has won the election at an election-night watch party at the Holiday Inn Portland - By The Bay on November 03, 2026 in Portland, Maine. US Senator Susan Collins called Jackson to concede the race, according to published reports, ending her bid for a sixth term.Image source, Getty Images
Representative Chris Pappas, a Democrat from New Hampshire and US Senate candidate, speaks during an election night event in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. He is wearing a dark suit and stands at a podium.Image source, Bloomberg via Getty Images
Democratic US Senate candidate and US Representative Chris Pappas, accompanied by his husband Vann Bentley, celebrates after Republican US Senate candidate and former US Senator John E. Sununu conceded the race, at his election night rally during the US midterm elections in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, November 3, 2026.Image source, Reuters
Roy Cooper, former governor of North Carolina and Democratic US Senate candidate for North Carolina, during an election night event in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Image source, Bloomberg via Getty Images
Supporters of Democratic US Senate candidate and former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper celebrate his victory at his election night rally during the US midterm elections, in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, November 3, 2026. They are holding up placards saying 'Roy'.Image source, Reuters
The Democratic Party hosts an election night watch party to celebrate Democratic victories in Charlotte, North Carolina, US, on November 03, 2026. A woman in a white top holds a drink in one hand and raises her right fist.Image source, Getty Images
Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his wife, Dr Sarah Jukaku, take the stage after he declares victory during a midterm election night party at the Department at Hudson's in Detroit, Michigan, early on November 4, 2026. Image source, AFP via Getty Images

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