Latest updates and results as millions across the US cast votes in what is largely seen as a referendum on Biden’s presidency
US midterm elections results 2022 – liveWhen will we know who won US midterm races
Polls have just closed in Indiana and Kentucky, both states whose races aren’t viewed as tight or crucial to determining Senate control. The calm won’t last for long.
At 7 pm eastern time, voting will end in several states, including Georgia, home to one of this year’s marquee senate races as Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock attempts to fend off Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Other states where polls close include Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and Vermont, as well as the rest of Kentucky and Indiana, and part of Florida.
Inflation has been a clear blow to the well-being of many Americans. A third of voters describe their families as falling behind financially. That’s nearly double the percentage of the electorate that said the same two years ago. A similar percentage say they are not confident they can keep up with their expenses.
While inflation has shaped Republican messaging in the run-up to the midterms, voters are split over pinning the blame on Biden. About half say his policies led prices to climb, while nearly as many say the inflation is due to forces outside the president’s control.
Continue reading…Latest updates and results as millions across the US cast votes in what is largely seen as a referendum on Biden’s presidencyUS midterm elections results 2022 – liveWhen will we know who won US midterm racesPolls have just closed in Indiana and Kentucky, both states whose races aren’t viewed as tight or crucial to determining Senate control. The calm won’t last for long.At 7 pm eastern time, voting will end in several states, including Georgia, home to one of this year’s marquee senate races as Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock attempts to fend off Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Other states where polls close include Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and Vermont, as well as the rest of Kentucky and Indiana, and part of Florida.Inflation has been a clear blow to the well-being of many Americans. A third of voters describe their families as falling behind financially. That’s nearly double the percentage of the electorate that said the same two years ago. A similar percentage say they are not confident they can keep up with their expenses.While inflation has shaped Republican messaging in the run-up to the midterms, voters are split over pinning the blame on Biden. About half say his policies led prices to climb, while nearly as many say the inflation is due to forces outside the president’s control. Continue reading…