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The Latest: First Polls Begin to Close with Control of Congress at Stake
Vote counting begins in key Senate races as Democrats need a net gain of four seats to win control.
- 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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Voting ends in parts of Indiana and Kentucky at 6 pm Eastern Time, with initial results expected as polls close across country
·Ankara, Türkiye
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The first polling stations have closed in the US Congressional elections
The first polling stations have closed in the US congressional elections.After counting the first votes in Kentucky, Republican candidate Andy Barr is in the lead in the Senate elections. Republicans are also in the lead in the elections...
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Voting has concluded and counting has begun in Indiana and Kentucky in the US midterm congressional elections. In Kentucky, Republicans are reportedly leading in the polls counted so far. Voting continues in other states in these elections, which will determine all seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate.
·Türkiye
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Total News Sources43
Leaning Left2Leaning Right14Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution52% Right
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources lean Right
52% Right
C 41%
R 52%
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