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Democrats Win US Congress Elections, AP Says

In this lesson: Identify the two parts of Congress and separate a congressional election from the presidency.

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People in the United States voted in elections on November 3. The Associated Press, a news agency, says the Democratic Party has won enough seats to lead both parts of Congress.

Congress makes national laws. It has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Republican Party led both before this election.

The new Congress starts in January 2027. Donald Trump, a Republican, remains president. Some races are still being counted.

Source: The Associated Press, 2026-11-04. https://apnews.com/article/congress-democratic-blue-wave-midterms-house-senate-9c5c4c5283f58b1ae0786e2f410c21a0

Read and practise

1. What are the two parts of Congress?

   1. The president and the courts
   2. The House of Representatives and the Senate
   3. The Republican Party and the Democratic Party

2. What happens to Donald Trump in the report?

   1. He begins a new term because of this vote.
   2. He leaves office when the new Congress begins.
   3. He remains president.

Your turn

Explain which institution changes control and who remains president.

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