U.S. voters head to polls for crucial midterm elections
U.S. voters on Tuesday headed for the midterm elections, which will have a powerful effect on the final two years of President Joe Biden’s presidency.
Eligible voters will determine the majorities in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and decide numerous governorships and other important offices.
Voters may punish the Democrats, currently controlling the White House and Congress, against the backdrop of surging inflation and headwinds for the economy.
The party in power traditionally suffers losses in the midterms.
If the Democrats lose their majority in Congress, Republicans will likely block a majority of Mr Biden’s policies until the next presidential election in November 2024.
According to opinion polls, the House of Representatives is likely to go to the Republicans, while a close race is expected in the Senate.
Mr Biden has repeatedly warned against Republican candidates openly questioning or denying election results.
(dpa/NAN)
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