Democrats have taken control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the US Congress, with voters from different parts of the United States reacting in a divided manner. The BBC spoke with voters from various states about what Democratic control of both chambers of Congress means for them.
Their reactions ranged from "absolute joy" to disappointment, highlighting how polarised the country's political landscape is. Respondents expressed a variety of views, and their answers reflected the spectrum of opinions on what a Democratic majority could mean for the nation.
Beyond the overall direction of the United States, voters also discussed what the new distribution of power in Congress could mean for the remainder of Donald Trump's presidential term. Their thoughts thus encompassed expectations regarding the remaining period of his presidency.
The BBC spoke with voters from various states across the United States to illustrate the range of opinions following the shift in the balance of power in Congress. The video resulting from these conversations is signed by Meiying Wu and lasts one minute and 16 seconds.
Although the respondents' views differed from one another, they shared the commonality of linking the change in Congress to broader consequences for the country. Their answers thus outline how differently voters in different parts of the United States view the new political configuration.
