Americans are heading to the polls on Election Day in what is shaping up to be a pivotal midterm election, with President Donald Trump's political power and the control of Congress on the line.
Voters across the country will decide the fate of crucial Senate, House, and governor seats. Historically Republican-held states have become key battlegrounds, intensifying the competition.
In the Senate, Democrats need to flip four Republican-held seats to secure a majority. In the House, they require a net gain of just three seats to take control.
Polls began closing at 6 p.m. ET, with the last polls wrapping up at 1 a.m. ET. The nation now awaits the counting of ballots to determine which party will hold power.
Early voting has already set records in some states, including Georgia, where Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson warned of a "serious issue" with turnout.
Nationally, voter confidence in the election's integrity is a concern. An exclusive Daily Mail/Ipsos poll found that nearly two-thirds of registered voters fear the midterm results could be tampered with. This concern spans across party lines, with Democrats, Republicans, and independents expressing varying degrees of worry about election accuracy.
The outcomes of these elections could significantly shape the remainder of President Trump's term and the political landscape for the coming years. Several key races, including the Senate seat in South Carolina and gubernatorial contests in Georgia, are being closely watched as indicators of the broader national mood.