US Midterm Elections: Senate and House Battles Shape Trump's Remaining Term

Millions of American voters went to the polls on Tuesday to decide the congressional midterm elections. The results will shape the political balance in Washington during the final two years of President Donald Trump's term.

Attention is focused on key battleground states where control of the House of Representatives and the Senate will be decided. While national polling averages suggest Democrats hold an edge in both chambers, the outcome depends on voters in closely contested districts.

“If Republicans win at least five of these eight seats, they could reach 50 seats in the Senate.”

According to RealClearPolitics data, Democrats are projected to win 47 Senate seats and Republicans 45. Eight seats remain undecided, with Republicans favored in seven and Democrats in one. If Republicans win at least five of these eight seats, they could reach 50 seats in the Senate.

In a 50-50 Senate tie, Vice President JD Vance, serving as President of the Senate, would cast the deciding vote to give Republicans the majority. All 435 House seats are up for election, and 218 are needed for a majority.

RealClearPolitics projects Democrats will win 227 House seats and Republicans 180, with 28 seats still competitive. Republicans currently hold 218 House seats, Democrats 214, with one independent member and two vacant seats.

One of the most closely watched races is in Michigan, a swing state that could make history. Polling stations opened at 07:00 local time and closed at 20:00 local time.