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The world of American politics was turned on its head this week, as President Trump suffered a major setback in the midterm elections.
On Wednesday (November 4) the Democrats won both the US Senate and House of Representatives, taking control of Congress for the next two years.
It was the worst loss for a sitting Republican president in over half a century, and the biggest defeat for either party since 1992.
Read more: US Midterm Elections: Democrats win US Congress control as voters reject Donald Trump's Republicans
Thoughts are now turning to the next Presidential election in two years time, when President Trump will be forced to step aside after serving the maximum two terms.
Both parties will now be starting to think about who they would like to represent them in the race.
Here are the 10 politicians who are favourites to bag the Democratic nomination.
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5. Josh Shapiro - 10/1
Also priced at 10/1 to be the Democrat's candidate for the White House is Josh Shapiro, who has been the Governor of Pennsylvania since 2023. | Getty Images
6. Pete Buttigieg - 12/1
Priced at 12/1 to be the Democratic Presidential Nominee is former naval officer Pete Buttigieg. He has previously served as the United States Secretary of Transportation and the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. | AFP via Getty Images
7. James Talarico - 14/1
One of the biggest stories in the midterm elections was James Talarico taking Texas for the Democrats. The Senator-elect is now 14/1 to step into the race to become arguably the most powerful person in the world at the next election. | AFP via Getty Images
8. JB Pritzker - 18/1
JB Pritzker, whose family owns the Hyatt hotel chain, is a philanthropist and businessman who is the current Governor of Illinois. He's an 18/1 shot to win the Democratic ticket. | Getty Images for Clinton Global