Election Day arrives after surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at polls
WASHINGTON — The final day of voting in this year’s midterm elections arrives Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose. Millions of Americans already have cast their ballots, with early voting turnout on pace to eclipse that of the last…
Tuesday marks the final day of voting in this year's midterm elections, with the outcome uncertain due to President Donald Trump's interference efforts and doubts about the results should Republicans lose. Early voting turnout has already surpassed that of the previous midterm elections two years ago, potentially eclipsing it this time around. Despite President Trump's persistent allegations of election fraud, the voting process has proceeded with relatively few issues.
President Trump has spent the past months attempting to influence the elections using his presidential authority. His Justice and Homeland Security departments have been engaged in an extensive investigation of non-U.S. citizens attempting to vote, even deploying a predawn operation in California that resulted in over two dozen arrests. Additionally, the Department of Justice planned to deploy its largest-ever team to monitor polling places on Election Day.
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