Democrats picked up a string of victories in Republican strongholds in the US midterm elections, delivering them the Senate and the House. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
The win gives them control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency. Meanwhile, it was a challenging night for Republican supporters, after a succession of losses in reliably Republican states.
Georgia: historic win
In Georgia, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican Rick Jackson, a billionaire businessman endorsed by President Trump. Bottoms becomes the first black woman elected to be governor of Georgia. The state has not had a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.
In the same state, Senator Jon Ossoff was re-elected, giving him a second term. Speculation surrounds Ossoff, considered a potential leading contender to run for the Democrats in the next presidential election in 2028.
Ohio: Husted's loss
In Ohio, Republican Senator Jon Husted shed a tear whilst surrounded by his family after losing his seat to Democrat Sherrod Brown.
Texas: new senator and governor
In Texas, James Talarico, the new US senator, and Gina Hinojosa, the state's new governor, toasted their successes.
Maine: Collins defeated
In Portland, Maine, supporters reacted to the news that Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson won his seat. He beat Republican veteran Susan Collins who has been in the Senate for nearly 30 years. Susan Collins was pictured looking at election results coming in on a laptop.
Iowa: Republican mood
The mood was different for Republican supporters at a midterm election night watch party in Des Moines, Iowa. Republican Ashley Hinson lost her Senate seat to Democrat Josh Turek.
New Hampshire: historic first
Democrat Chris Pappas made history as the first openly gay man elected to the Senate, beating his rival Republican Senator John Sununu. Pappas celebrated his New Hampshire win on stage with his husband.
North Carolina: first flip
In North Carolina, the Democrats secured the night's first flip of a Senate seat. The state's former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, won against Republican candidate Michael Whatley. A supporter raised a jubilant fist to celebrate the North Carolina win.
Michigan: first Muslim senator
In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will become the first Muslim US senator. He told voters: "You took a chance on the unlikeliest of candidates."
The mood was subdued amongst Republican supporters, after a string of defeats in reliably Republican strongholds.