Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.

Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration.

"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.

Maine's Senate race was mired in controversy after Democratic nominee Graham Planter withdrew following multiple scandals.

Hugs, cheers and smiles broke out as the Democrats picked up a string of victories in Republican strongholds.