Election Day Arrives After Surge in Early Voting as Senate, House Control Hang in the Balance

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Election Day arrives after surge in early voting as Senate, House control hang in the balance

Voters head to the polls on Election Day this Tuesday, Nov. 3. Control of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House hangs in the balance. Here's the latest.