Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
The Democratic Party has secured control of Congress in the US midterm elections, marking a significant defeat for the Republican Party. Analysts attribute the loss to voter frustration over inflation, the cost of living, and the unpopularity of Donald Trump's policies.
Why it matters
This shift in legislative power significantly alters the US political landscape and the trajectory of the current administration's agenda.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jake Lapham Watch: The key moments from the US midterm elections The Democrats have swept to victory in the US midterm elections, taking control of Congress.
While the incumbent president's party generally tends to have a bad night in these elections, the scale of the Republican defeat is being viewed as a resounding rejection of Donald Trump's two years in the White House.
From angry voters to an unpopular president , here are five reasons why the Republicans lost so many seats .
From coast to coast, voters across the US have been grappling with the soaring cost of essentials. That anger was palpable on the ground in key races.
"Gas prices, grocery prices, everything's going up," one North Carolina voter told the BBC ahead of the elections, adding that she had switched her vote from Republican to Democratic this election.
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