The historic seat that fell – and the achievement paving the Democrats' path to power

Early results from the US midterm elections: Democrats achieved a significant gain in North Carolina, where former Governor Roy Cooper defeated Trump-backed candidate Michael Whatley and flipped a Republican Senate seat. Senator Jon Ossoff held his seat in Georgia, and another Democratic victory was recorded in New Hampshire. Republicans secured wins in Florida and Kentucky. In the House, Democrats flipped North Carolina's 11th district.

Early results from the US midterm elections point to significant gains for the Democratic Party. Former Governor Roy Cooper won in North Carolina, flipping a Republican Senate seat to the Democrats. Senator Jon Ossoff held his seat in Georgia, and Chris Pappas secured New Hampshire. Republicans recorded wins in Florida and Kentucky. In the House, Democrats flipped North Carolina's 11th district, which had been under Republican control since 2010. As of this stage, Democrats lead in the Senate 45 seats to 34 for Republicans, and in the House 69 seats to 29. Overall control of both chambers has yet to be decided.