Axios

Texas woke up red on Tuesday and went to bed blue.

Why it matters: Just months ago, Democratic campaigns in the MAGA heartland appeared quixotic — obligatory more than realistic.

Republicans tried to save their House majority with a bold wave of mid-cycle redistricting. It failed in spectacular fashion on Tuesday.

Why it matters: Republicans not only fell short of winning seats in several districts they redrew to favor their candidates, they put some GOP incumbents in danger of losing by spreading their support thin.

Republicans lost deep-red Senate seats in South Carolina, Kansas and Texas as well as House seats nationwide, AP projects, giving Democrats control of both chambers of Congress.

Why it matters: President Trump made himself the face of the GOP campaign for control. Now his party is losing all over the map, and he's distancing himself from the outcome.