Democrats score surprise wins in California and South Carolina in midterms

Items report a progressive win in California's Central Valley and a Democratic Senate win in South Carolina, which Politico and Yahoo describe as unlikely. Jeffries reportedly expects at least 255 House seats.

Timeline

1. 4 Nov, 19:30 UTCFirst appeared on Al Jazeera
2. 5 Nov, 01:00 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 5 Nov, 01:00 UTCThe Atlantic covers the 'unlikeliest' Democratic win
4. 5 Nov, 01:00 UTCPolitico explains South Carolina Senate win
5. 5 Nov, 01:25 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• allGoogle Trends
• Democratic progressive wing notches win in California Central ValleyAl Jazeera
• Hakeem Jeffries promises ‘affordability’ focus after Democratic midterm winAl Jazeera
• ‘They’re Being Steamrolled’: Why South Carolina Is Sending a Democrat to the SenatePolitico
• South Carolina voters on Democratic Senate win in formerly Republican CountyYahoo