The Democrats took back the House but the Republicans strengthened their majority in the Senate – a mixed bag of results that were reflected on the country’s front pages on Wednesday.
Ending eight years of Republican control that began with the tea party revolt of 2010, Democrats picked off more than two dozen GOP-held districts in suburbs across the nation on the way to securing the 218 seats needed for a majority.
As of early Wednesday, two dozen races had yet to be decided, meaning the majority could grow still larger.
With the Republicans keeping control of the Senate, the outcome in the House could mean gridlock for Mr Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill – or, conversely, it could open a new era of deal-making.
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, who is seeking to reclaim the gavel as House speaker, called it a "new day in America", while Mr Trump rejoiced at the Republicans’ "tremendous success".
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The outcome was summed up by many headlines on the front pages of US newspapers
Wall Street Journal
Take an early look at the front page of The Wall Street Journal https://t.co/5xQPDPcm8q #Midterms2018 pic.twitter.com/9FjSzeA47H
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) November 7, 2018
The Wall Street Journal called it a "Split decision", with the paper’s editorial concluding: "America’s deep political divisions revealed themselves again on Tuesday, as Democrats regained control of the U.S. House while Republicans picked up seats in the Senate. Add their gains in the statehouses, and it was a better night overall for the Democrats, if less than the “blue wave” they advertised."
Washington Post
The front page of Wednesday's Washington Post: Democrats seize House pic.twitter.com/NuJ4sw0DzO
— Washington Post 🗳️ (@washingtonpost) November 7, 2018
In its editorial, the Washington Post declared it a Great day for democracy". "The Democrats’ return to control over the House of Representatives is much more than a victory for one party. It is a sign of health for American democracy."
New York Times
The front page of The New York Times for Wednesday, November 7th.
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— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 7, 2018
The New York Times said the Democrats’ capture of the House "will give them the opportunity to show that there’s a better model of legislating, that Congress is capable of doing more for Americans than cutting taxes for the wealthy and menacing everyone else’s health care".
"Now and again Democratic leaders may need to play constitutional hardball — and they’ll have a chance to do it in a more constructive fashion than Mitch McConnell and his team, who have dominated Congress since 2014," it said.
New York Daily News
Dems take back the House https://t.co/zbuhigrWnc
An early look at Wednesday's front page… pic.twitter.com/cjp7vbb5BA
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) November 7, 2018
The New York Daily News reflected the mixed results with the cheeky headline: "Split happens."
Denver Post
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And in Colorado, the Denver Post hailed the victory of Jared Polis, who became the nation’s first openly gay governor.
Jersey Journal
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Typically blue New Jersey saw a tight race between Democrat incumbent Bob Menendez, who fended off a challenge from Bob Hugin. Mr Hugin sought to distance himself from Mr Trump, something the president suggested was behind his defeat on Wednesday.
Boston Herald
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The Boston Herald focused on the Democrats regaining control of the House of Representatives.
The Longview News Journal
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The Texas senate race went down to the wire, with Democrats hoping Beto O’Rourke could achieve the near-impossible and turn the state blue. However Republican Ted Cruz managed to hold onto his seat.
The Detroit Free Press
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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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