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US votes in midterm elections with control of Congress at stake
Millions of Americans vote in the midterm elections to decide the makeup of Congress and its balance of power with President Donald Trump. Republicans seek to retain their majority while Democrats try to take control. Relations with Israel are also a focus in some races. Forecasts and polls are not election results. Donald Trump, illustrative archive photo: Reuters.
· Source: N12. Donald Trump, illustrative archive photo: Reuters.
Millions of Americans will vote today in midterm elections that will determine the makeup of Congress. Republicans seek to retain their strength while Democrats try to win a majority in both chambers.
According to N12's morning overview, Republicans enter election day with majorities in the House and Senate. The outcome could change President Donald Trump's room for maneuver in the final two years of his term.
The overview highlights close races in several states, including Michigan, Maine, Alaska and Texas. Alongside economic and domestic issues, relations with Israel and military assistance to it have become points of contention in some contests.
Assessments that one party has an advantage are forecasts and polls taken before voting, not results. When the overview was published, control of Congress had not been decided.
Source: N12
