Photos from Republican election night events across the US show widespread disappointment as candidates and their constituents awaited a "red wave" that never came.
Big ticket names, like Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, trailed in the polls after expecting to easily clinch their races, proving a more successful night for Democrats than initially expected.
Another major setback for Republicans Tuesday night came when Democratic candidate John Fetterman won Pennsylvania's open Senate seat against Dr. Mehmet Oz, his Republican opponent.
Republicans have largely blamed former President Donald Trump for the party's disappointing performance in the midterms, with one former Trump aide saying the blame falls on him for supporting poor-quality candidates.
As of Wednesday morning, several races have yet to be called. So far, Democrats have picked up one seat in the Senate, leaving the power balance at 49-48 in favor of the Republicans.
In the House, so far, Republicans have gained three seats while Democrats have lost the same number, showing a 201-183 power balance also so far in favor of the Republican Party.