Americans vote in midterms as control of Congress hangs in balance

Americans are voting Tuesday in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress, with Democrats favored by polls and analysts to win the House while the Senate remains uncertain. No results have been reported, and the forecasts are not outcomes. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the Senate’s 100 seats are being contested. Democrats need a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats to take control of either chamber. The election is also part of a broader round of voting that includes gubernatorial races in 36 states and state-level contests. The races are being viewed as a test of President Donald Trump’s second term. Polls cited in the reporting show voters focused on affordability and dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of costs, amid tariffs and higher fuel prices linked to the conflict with Iran. Trump has held more than two dozen rallies since October to mobilize Republican voters, while Republicans have characterized Democratic candidates as too far left. A Democratic majority could affect the administration’s legislative agenda. Democrats could use control of either chamber to investigate the administration and press for...