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1974 Midterm Elections: Democrats Win Large Congressional Gains

On November 5, 1974, midterm elections held in the wake of Watergate produced substantial Democratic gains in both the House and the Senate.

The election results strengthened Democratic control of Congress, creating a larger, reform-minded freshman class that constrained President Ford's legislative options and shaped policy debates during his term.

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