Midterm elections live updates: Voters heading to polls today for midterms
There are key House and Senate races that could determine control of Congress.
On Tuesday, Americans are heading to polls for the final day of voting in the critical midterm elections. These elections could determine control of Congress as well as governorships across the nation. The outcome may reveal how effective President Donald Trump's agenda will be in the latter half of his second term.
In Iowa's competitive U.S. Senate race, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson credited President Trump's Dubuque visit for aiding her final message to voters. Hinson criticized her opponent, Josh Turek, on transgender issues and immigration. Despite Turek opposing men participating in women's sports and being willing to work with Trump on border security, Hinson accused him of being too liberal for Iowa.
When asked about election integrity, Hinson promised to accept the result, expressing confidence in her victory. She pledged to be an ally to Iowans who work for their best interests but remain a "thorn in their side" for those who don't.
Elections are underway across the country, with more than 57 million early votes cast nationwide as of Monday, surpassing the 58 million early votes from 2022. The projected spending for the 2025-2026 election cycle could reach $12 billion, making it the most expensive midterm election on record, according to OpenSecrets and the Wesleyan Media Project.
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