What early races could indicate a blue wave? Here's where were watching.Chris HippensteelAs polls begin to close on election night, some early House and Senate races could indicate which way the election is trending – whether Democrats are set for the blowout they’re hoping for, or whether Republicans will defy the polls and hold onto control of Congress.There’s a strong possibility we won’t have an idea which party will come out on top until tomorrow or later this week.
But these states might provide some early signs (timings are in ET): Kentucky (polls begin closing at 6pm) Florida (polls begin closing at 7pm) Virginia (polls begin closing at 7pm) Ohio (polls begin closing at 7:30pm) North Carolina (polls begin closing at 7:30pm) Pennsylvania (polls begin closing at 8pm) Key events2m agoFirst round of polls close7m agoWhat early races could indicate a blue wave? Here's where were watching.14m agoAmericans vote in midterms that will determine control of Congress and Trump’s agendaFirst round of polls closeThe majority of polls in Indiana and Kentucky have now closed.
As parts of both states are also in the central time zone, some polling places will remain open until 7pm ET.What early races could indicate a blue wave? Here's where were watching.Chris HippensteelAs polls begin to close on election night, some early House and Senate races could indicate which way the election is trending – whether Democrats are set for the blowout they’re hoping for, or whether Republicans will defy the polls and hold onto control of Congress.There’s a strong possibility we won’t have an idea which party will come out on top until tomorrow or later this week.
But these states might provide some early signs (timings are in ET): Kentucky (polls begin closing at 6pm) Florida (polls begin closing at 7pm) Virginia (polls begin closing at 7pm) Ohio (polls begin closing at 7:30pm) North Carolina (polls begin closing at 7:30pm) Pennsylvania (polls begin closing at 8pm) Americans vote in midterms that will determine control of Congress and Trump’s agendaIt’s almost 6pm ET on Tuesday 3 November, and the first round of polls in the US midterm elections are about to close. After months of campaigning, debate and analysis, Americans have been casting their ballots in these critical elections that will take the political temperature of the nation halfway through Donald Trump’s second term – and determine the trajectory of the remainder of his presidency.Americans, who have already voted early in record numbers and are turning out in numbers significantly outstripping the totals from the 2022 midterms, will decide the balance of power in Congress and, therefore, Trump’s ability to advance his agenda for the next two years.With the US president almost unprecedentedly unpopular, Democrats are aiming for what would be stunning victories in seats where, for decades, turning blue would have been unthinkable.
Trump is not on the ballot, but this election is very much a referendum on the direction of the country under his Republican party.Results will soon begin trickling in for what will be a defining moment for American democracy, so stick with us as we bring you all the latest news, analyses and commentary as it all unfolds.