In pictures: US mid-term results

The Republicans have won full control of the US Congress after a day of voting some saw as a referendum on George W Bush's presidency.

The night's emotions - Democrat disappointment and Republican joy - were in the faces of Maryland's gubernatorial candidates

The Republican Party now has control of the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives

Jean Carnahan's admission of defeat in Missouri gave the Republicans control of the Senate

It was a good night for the Bush family, with Jeb staying as Florida governor

Voting took place in each and every of the 50 states

Areas with close races reported a high turnout but the result was never in doubt for many seats