Democrats delivered a commanding blow to President Donald Trump's GOP after securing key Senate seats in states like Michigan, Texasand Maine.
In a definitive rebuke of the president, voters flipped seats in traditionally Republican-held states to return Senate control to Democrats.
Another sign of the blue wave, Democrats also won back the majority in the U.S. House
, giving the party control of both chambers of Congress.In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton, while Democrat Abdul El-Sayedalso prevailed in Michigan to become the nation's first Muslim U.S. senator.
States with longstanding Republican senators also flipped blue. In Maine, Democratic challenger Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
And in Kansas, Adam Hamilton will become the first Democratic senator since 1932 after defeating Republican incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall.
Here's a look at the election results from key Senate races.
Kansas U.S. Senate results
Maine U.S. Senate results
Michigan U.S. Senate results
Ohio U.S. Senate results
South Carolina U.S. Senate results
Texas U.S. Senate results
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. Keep up with her on Instagram @bymelinakhan and TikTok @melina.khan2.
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