Election Day: What is at stake and what to watch for on Election Night

The 2022 midterm elections are here and millions of Americans are casting their votes to decide the fate of democracy.

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In the House, all 435 seats are up for grabs, where lawmakers serve 2-year terms.

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Currently, Democrats control the chamber, however, Republicans need only a net gain of 5 seats to take the majority.

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In the 100-seat Senate, a total of 35 seats are being contested.

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At the same time, there are other races to watch, including 36 governorship contests and lower positions.

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Amid the control over state elections, races for state-level Secretaries of State have taken extra importance this year.

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This election saw several key issues, including abortion, changes to voting systems and gun control measures in the campaign.

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A Republican wave could bring power to candidates who swear by former president Donald Trump.

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A surprise Democratic victory would allow Biden to build upon his social, health and climate change legislation.

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Election Day: What is at stake and what to watch for on Election Night

Election Day: What is at stake and what to watch for on Election Night

The 2022 midterm elections are here and millions of Americans are casting their votes to decide the fate of democracy.

The 2022 midterm elections are here and millions of Americans are casting their votes to decide the fate of democracy.

In the House, all 435 seats are up for grabs, where lawmakers serve 2-year terms.

In the House, all 435 seats are up for grabs, where lawmakers serve 2-year terms.

Currently, Democrats control the chamber, however, Republicans need only a net gain of 5 seats to take the majority.

Currently, Democrats control the chamber, however, Republicans need only a net gain of 5 seats to take the majority.

In the 100-seat Senate, a total of 35 seats are being contested.

In the 100-seat Senate, a total of 35 seats are being contested.

At the same time, there are other races to watch, including 36 governorship contests and lower positions.

At the same time, there are other races to watch, including 36 governorship contests and lower positions.

Amid the control over state elections, races for state-level Secretaries of State have taken extra importance this year.

Amid the control over state elections, races for state-level Secretaries of State have taken extra importance this year.

This election saw several key issues, including abortion, changes to voting systems and gun control measures in the campaign.

This election saw several key issues, including abortion, changes to voting systems and gun control measures in the campaign.

A Republican wave could bring power to candidates who swear by former president Donald Trump.

A Republican wave could bring power to candidates who swear by former president Donald Trump.

A surprise Democratic victory would allow Biden to build upon his social, health and climate change legislation.

A surprise Democratic victory would allow Biden to build upon his social, health and climate change legislation.

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