×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

U.S. Republicans win House and gain in Senate

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Disenchanted U.S. voters swept Democrats from power in the House of Representatives and strengthened the ranks of Senate Republicans on Tuesday in an election rout that dealt a sharp rebuke to President Barack Obama.

Two years after Obama won the White House, voter anxiety about the struggling economy and discontent with his leadership fuelled big Republican gains that toppled Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from power and ushered in a new era of divided government.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in