US midterms: Democratic Party ahead in early results

In early results from Tuesday's US midterm elections, President Donald Trump's Republican Party is trailing. The Democratic Party has taken the lead in both chambers of the US Congress, and has also flipped one Senate seat from the Republicans.

According to initial reports, Democratic Senator Ossoff has won in Georgia. Early results suggest the Democratic Party is on track to secure significant leads in five states.

Indian-origin Democratic candidate Pia Dandiya has won from Florida's 22nd congressional district.

The election, seen as a test of the political impact of President Trump's second term, saw vote counting begin as voting concluded. As the count continues, Trump has begun congratulating Republican candidates.