Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress

Democrats flipped seats that had long been held by Republicans in a wave of historic leadership firsts.

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SOURCE: Al Jazeera English

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Democrats flipped seats that had long been held by Republicans in a wave of historic leadership firsts.

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This report is attributed to Al Jazeera English, published 4 November 2026.

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