Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday as voters head to the polls at the close of a tumultuous midterm season in which Democrats and Republicans have clashed over the economy, abortion, crime and other salient issues. Republicans are confident that they will pick up the five seats they need to flip control of the House, while a handful of fiercely fought Senate races will determine which party controls that now evenly divided chamber. Also on the ballot Tuesday: gubernatorial races in 36 states, where abortion policy, voting rights and scores of other issues will play out for years to come.
Here’s what to know
- The DeSantis administration is attempting to block Department of Justice election monitors from gaining access to polling places in South Florida, saying in a letter that the federal government’s involvement would be “counterproductive” and in violation of state law.
- Under pressure from a Republican lawsuit, Philadelphia officials decided early Tuesday morning to reinstate a time-consuming process meant to prevent double voting, a move that is expected to delay the city’s ability to report a final tally — perhaps by a matter of days.
- The earliest polls close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, but we probably won’t know all the results on election night. Here’s how long counting votes may take in each state and how The Washington Post calls races.
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