American Voters Cast Ballots in Crucial Midterm Elections

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Voters cast ballots across the United States to decide control of Congress in high-stakes midterm elections.

American voters head to polling stations on Tuesday for critical midterm elections to determine control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Democrats aim to secure the seats needed to shift the congressional balance of power away from Republicans. The outcome of these races will shape the remainder of the presidential term.

The targetDemocrats require three additional seats in the House and four in the Senate to win control.
The contextThese nationwide legislative contests serve as a crucial referendum on the current administration.

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Why it matters

Midterm elections occur midway through a presidential term and decide every seat in the House along with roughly one-third of the Senate. The balance of power in Washington determines whether the executive branch can easily pass legislation or faces legislative gridlock.

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3House seats needed by Democrats

4Senate seats needed by Democrats

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