The Democrats have surged to historic successes in a number of traditionally Republican-held seats is the US midterms to seize back control of both chambers of Congress.
In a major blow to President Donald Trump, the Democrats won Senate seats in Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and even Texas.
The Democrats, The Times reports, were also on course for a clear majority in the House of Representatives and picked up a series of governorships, including in Georgia, Ohio and Texas.
Trump, who had urged voters to “pretend I am on the ballot” reacted defiantly by posting that if he had been on the voting paper “we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!".
He also told Fox News that he did not view the results as a "hit" on him, adding: "We’ve had the greatest two years in the history of the presidency.”
He told The New York Times: “We’ll work with the Democrats, and we’ll, you know, look forward to working with them. We’ll probably work something out.”
Former president Barack Obama, who has campaigned with Democratic candidates in swing states like Michigan and Georgia posted on social media: "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.
"Our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future."