The Latest: First Polls Begin to Close with Control of Congress at Stake
Democrats need three House gains and four Senate seats to win control, as voters cite inflation and checks on Trump as top concerns.
- As polls close in Indiana and Kentucky, the nation turns to seven tossup Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas that will determine which party controls the chamber. Republicans currently hold a 53 to 47 seat advantage.
- Democrats must net four seats to secure a Senate majority, challenging the current Republican advantage. Analysts emphasize that holding the seat in Michigan is essential for any Democratic path toward capturing control of the upper chamber.
- In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers 49.8% to 44%, while Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Jon Husted 48.3% to 44.8%. The Texas Senate race shows James Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton with 49.6% support.
- The Alaska race faces allegations of a spoiler candidate placement, while Maine incumbent Sen. Susan Collins fights Democrat Troy Jackson amid disputes over Trump administration tariff policies affecting the state's economy.
- Polls close at 7 p.m. in New Hampshire, Vermont, Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida, with 7:30 p.m. closings in Ohio, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Maine, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kansas, and Texas polls close at 8 p.m.
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