The midterm elections are finally here, and there’s a lot riding on them.
Many are expecting a “red wave” and the night to end with Republicans in control of Congress. President Joe Biden’s legacy is also on the ballot, as is former President Donald Trump’s continued influence over the GOP.
It’s also the first major election cycle after the 2020 elections, which were fraught with Trump’s unfounded claims of voter fraud. How tonight plays out will shed more light on the state of elections in America.
Republicans poised to reclaim control of the House
The GOP needs a net gain of just five seats in order to take the majority in the House, and the political headwinds seem to be blowing in its favor.
Battle for Senate control a ‘jump ball’ — but late momentum favors GOP
To take the majority in the Senate, Republicans need to pick up just one seat while defending all seats they currently hold. While this gain looked dicier earlier in the season, late momentum makes it more likely the GOP will grasp control of both chambers of Congress.
Election Day to test strength of GOP’s crime messaging
Republicans have made an effort to paint their opponents as “soft on crime” in the midst of rising crime rates.
Trump looks to cement hold on GOP as midterm election turns on allied candidates
Trump endorsed several high-profile Senate candidates in the primaries who are now in tight races. These include author J.D. Vance (R-OH), television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz (R-PA), former NFL running back Herschel Walker (R-GA), Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC), former state Attorney General Adam Laxalt (R-NV), and venture capitalist Blake Masters (R-AZ).
Biden’s presidency and legacy on the line in Tuesday’s midterm elections
The elections are also a referendum on Biden’s governance during his first two years in office. With high inflation and rising energy costs, his popularity does not bode well for his party’s success.
Early voting turnout on pace to blow past prior midterm cycles
More than 36 million people had already voted by Friday afternoon, close to breaking the early voting record of 39 million from the last midterm elections in 2018. Early voters have since outstripped that number.
The 12 states that could decide control of the Senate
Senate control comes down to races in these 12 states: Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Ohio, North Carolina, Washington, Florida, Colorado, and Utah.
GOP wins in these House races will reflect a good election night for Republicans
Three races in California and seven others across the country will say something about whether a red wave is materializing for Republicans.
Top governor’s races to watch
There are 36 states electing a governor tonight, and Democrats are expected to hold on to at least 12 of their seats and are even projected to pick up two seats currently held by Republicans in Maryland and Massachusetts.
How midterm elections could shift balance of power in state legislatures
There are new stakes to state legislature races after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade returned the issue of abortion back to the states.
‘Year of the Latina Republican’: Congress poised to make history with 90 Hispanic candidates on the ballot
There are 53 Latino Democrats on the ballot and 33 Latino Republicans in House races, while both parties have a Latino Senate candidate. This is the highest number of Latino candidates to date.
Trio of Republican Latinas says Biden’s border blunders will land them three Texas border districts
Three south Texas Latina Republicans are banking that the Hispanic shift toward the GOP will propel them to Congress.
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‘Election deniers’ shake up sleepy secretary of state races this election cycle
A number of state-level secretary of state races have candidates who have expressed skepticism over the results of the 2020 election. The secretary of state is typically the top election official in the state.
Parental rights take the midterm spotlight in these major school board races
School board races have been put under a new spotlight since increased concern over parental rights.
