Washington: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has claimed victory over Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan US Senate race following a fierce battle, as Democrats rode a wave of midterm wins across the country. Ilhan Omar also won re-election to the US House for Minnesota's 5th congressional district. President Donald Trump had called for Omar to resign from Congress, reviving allegations of identity fraud after a court filing identified the Minnesota politician by an additional name.

Reacting to the Democratic gains, former President Barack Obama posted on X: "Tonight, the American people sent a clear message – they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face." He noted that candidates took a chance to run "in areas once long considered long shots."

Obama added: "While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves … prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future."

The results add to a strong night for Democrats, who seized control of both houses of Congress after flipping Senate seats in at least six states, including Republican strongholds Texas, Kansas and South Carolina.

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