Battle for Congress

SENATE

Result at 09:00GMT 

100 seats, 51 seats needed for majority, 36 races at stake

Republicans: 52

Gain: 7

Democrats: 45

Loss: 7

In contest
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

All 435 seats up for election 218 seats needed for majority

Republicans: 242

Gain: 12

Democrats: 175

Loss: 12

In contest

Source: RealClearPolitics

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