In the House of Representatives, Republicans remained favored to win a majority that would allow them to halt Biden’s legislative agenda. By early Wednesday, the party had flipped six Democratic House seats, Edison Research projected, one more than the minimum they need to take over the chamber.
“Definitely not a Republican wave, that’s for darn sure,” Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham told NBC in an interview. The Georgia Senate race could end up in a December 6 runoff, possibly with Senate control at stake. Democrats currently control the 50-50 Senate with Vice President Kamala Harris able to break any ties.
Local officials reported isolated problems across the country, including a paper shortage in a Pennsylvania county. In Maricopa County, Arizona – a key battleground – a judge rejected a Republican request to extend voting hours after some tabulation machines malfunctioned. Trump, who cast his ballot in Florida, has frequently hinted at a third presidential run. He said on Monday that he would make a “big announcement” on November 15.Voters in Michigan, Vermont and California approved referendums enshrining abortion rights in their state constitutions; a measure that would establish Kentucky’s state constitution does not protect abortion was too close to call.