Progressive candidates score crucial wins in midterm elections

Support from Bernie Sanders and other leaders and key turnout by Gen Z voters led to victories in Texas, Florida and other states

• US midterm election results 2022: live

Progressives had a lot to smile about as they woke up on Wednesday morning, after many of their preferred candidates won crucial races in the US midterm elections.

House progressives held on in closely fought races and appeared poised to expand their ranks, even as control of the lower chamber remained up for grabs on Wednesday. Dozens of progressive members of Congress secured re-election, including embattled incumbents like Angie Craig, whose Minnesota district was considered a toss-up.