Control of Congress hangs in balance across 9 midterm battlegrounds

Key Points:

• Control of Congress is at stake in pivotal Senate, House, and gubernatorial races across nine key battleground states, with Republicans aiming to defend their majorities and Democrats seeking gains in areas from Texas to Maine.
• Notable Senate contests include Texas where Republican Ken Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico in a historically red state, Ohio’s rematch between Democrat Sherrod Brown and Republican Jon Husted, and Michigan’s open seat battle between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed amid contentious allegations.
• Gubernatorial races in states like Wisconsin, Georgia, Nevada, and Florida will influence state political landscapes, with incumbents and new challengers focusing on issues such as education, public safety, immigration, and the economy.
• Fox News will provide extensive live Election Night coverage starting at 6 p.m. ET, including real-time results, analysis, and interactive features across its TV channels, digital platforms, and app, with a dedicated Elections Center tracking key battleground states and competitive races.
• The election outcomes will significantly impact the balance of power in Congress and state governments during President Donald Trump’s second term, with many races expected to be closely contested and some potentially undecided well into Wednesday.