Chris Pappas defeated former Sen. John Sununu in New Hampshire, preserving the retiring Jeanne Shaheen’s Senate seat for Democrats. The closely fought race tested both candidates’ claims to political independence.
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Democrats are seeking to overturn Republicans’ narrow House majority as polls close across the country. Forecasters project Democratic gains, but the scale of any shift remains uncertain.
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins and keeping a closely contested Senate seat in his party’s hands.
Ballot-scanning problems disrupted voting in Westchester County, New York, while other polling places reported equipment failures and delays. Several Pennsylvania counties extended voting by half an hour.
Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take the Senate from Republicans. Virginia’s Mark Warner has won reelection, while competitive races across the country remain in focus.
The first polls have closed in U.S. midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Democrats are targeting a narrow Republican House majority as voters weigh the economy, corruption and Trump’s presidency.
Early midterm exit polls put President Donald Trump’s approval at 38% as voters cite high prices and dissatisfaction with the economy. Many say opposition to Trump factored into their votes.
Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias is a target in a Justice Department investigation into an effort to place another Daniel Sullivan on Alaska’s Senate ballot, CBS News reported. The inquiry has intensified days before the election, drawing objections from Elias.