In the US midterm elections, riding on an anti incumbency wave, opposition Republicans are all set to gain control of the House of Representatives, while the Senate is likely to be retained by the Democrats.Counting of votes began just after polling closed in the 50 states and it was clear as early trends emerged that the Republicans will be run away winner. According to latest trends Republicans who needed to win 39 seats appeared well on their way to taking more than 50 seats.In the senate where 37 seats were up for grabs, Democrats put up a better show. Majority leader in the Senate Harry Reid retained his seat from Nevada, with a margin that was not predicted by pollsters.The Tea party, a movement, which backs the Republican Party put up an impressive show as the candidates backed by them won in Kentucky, Florida, Arkansas.House Republican leader John Boehner told supporters in Washington that the vote is against a government and politicians who refuse to listen to the people. Boehner is tipped to be the speaker of the house.Indian American Republican candidate Nikki Haley created history by becoming the first woman governor of South Carolina . She becomes the second Governor from the community after Bobby Jindal.In the polls to elect 37 Governors across the country, Republicans won 2O, Democrats won 8 with the results of others awaited.Six Indian American candidates who contested on behalf of both the parties for a place in the House of Representatives tasted defeat.AIR correspondent covering the elections reports from Las Vegas that the election campaign was the costliest ever in American history and the advertisement campaigns were bitter.