US midterm polls: Democrats outperform predictions, preventing a Republican victory by a landslide | 5 points
The odds were stacked substantially in favor of the Republicans taking over the House of Representatives. But despite a “red wave,” the Democrats have persevered.
The identity of the next Congress’s leadership remained uncertain on Wednesday as voting continued around the country. Democrats scored remarkably well in the midterm elections and displayed great resiliency, contrary to what many people and Republicans had projected, which was a complete victory for the party.
Given the soaring inflation and President Joe Biden’s dismal support ratings, Republicans stood a strong chance of taking control of the House of Representatives. Expectations have been challenged by the varied outcomes thus far, one of which amply demonstrates that voters are not, in fact, demonstrating a decisive rejection of President Biden and his party.
THE KEY TAKEAWAYS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Democrats are significantly outperforming predictions. On Wednesday, Democrat John Fetterman won a vacant Senate seat currently held by the GOP, giving the party a significant victory there. Mehmet Oz, a Republican, was defeated by Fetterman, boosting Democrats’ chances of keeping control of Congress.
In New Hampshire, where incumbent Maggie Hassan defeated Republican Don Bolduc, Democrats also held a vital Senate seat.
Democrats prevailed in the close contest for governor in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, while Republicans kept their governorships in Florida, Texas, and Georgia.
Following Fetterman’s victory in Pennsylvania, attention was focused on the fiercely contested Senate races in Nevada, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Arizona. In some elections, thousands of ballots have not yet been counted, therefore it is too early to declare a winner.
The House of Representatives and the Senate make up the US Congress. Right now, the Democratic Party is in charge of both Houses of Congress. But for the Republicans to regain control of the Senate and gain a majority in the House, they only need to pick up one seat.
The outcome of the House and Senate elections will decide Joe Biden’s agenda going forward. A GOP takeover of the Senate would limit the president’s power to pick judges, while Republican control of the House would undoubtedly lead to a flurry of inquiries against Biden and his family.
