Polling Stations Begin Closing in US Midterm Elections
Polling stations have begun closing in the US midterm elections to determine party control of Congress and its impact on Trump.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Voting centers in some U.S. states began closing their doors as Americans cast their ballots in the midterm elections, which will determine which party controls one or both chambers of Congress and shape the extent of President Donald Trump’s ability to implement his agenda during the second half of his term.
Some polling places will remain open later than usual due to differences in local time zones across the United States, which spans three time zones. Several states have extended voting hours at certain centers due to technical problems, potentially delaying the announcement of results.
Most polling stations are scheduled to close between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. local time in each state. The elections cover all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, with members serving two-year terms, according to the official website of the House.
The elections also include 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate, where senators serve six-year terms and one-third of the chamber is up for election every two years.
Republicans are defending 22 Senate seats in this cycle, compared to 13 for Democrats. In the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Congress, Republicans enter the contest with a very narrow majority, currently holding 218 seats to the Democrats’ 214.
Initial unofficial partial results are expected to emerge shortly after polling places close, with more comprehensive results expected by midnight or earlier local time, depending on the speed of vote counting and each state’s electoral procedures.
