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…
Midterm elections in the United States concluded on Tuesday amidst a backdrop of uncertainty, as former President Donald Trump attempted to influence the electoral process and cast doubt on potential outcomes should Republicans suffer a loss. Early voting turnout has surpassed that of the previous midterm elections held two years ago, with millions of Americans already casting their ballots.
President Trump's rhetoric about election fraud has been a recurring theme, despite the overall smooth running of the voting process. His administration has been actively involved in targeting individuals who are not U.S. citizens, with a significant operation in California resulting in the arrest of more than two dozen individuals. The Department of Justice had planned for its largest-ever effort to monitor polling places on Election Day.
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