Midterm live updates: What a tied Senate race in a deep-red state says about GOP midterm fears

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump is making his 24th midterm rally appearance, visiting Ohio to support GOP Sen. Jon Husted as Republicans work to secure traditionally red seats, with Trump focusing on states he won in 2024 to boost turnout.
• Early voter data indicates increased Black voter turnout in key Southern states like Georgia and North Carolina, with Black voters who did not participate in previous elections showing higher engagement this year.
• New polling shows tight Senate races in South Carolina, Minnesota, and Florida, with Republicans holding modest leads in some areas, while Democrats maintain advantages in others; notable is the competitive race in South Carolina for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat.
• Legal and election-related controversies include felony charges against right-wing influencers in Minnesota for unlawful voting attempts, a hold on releasing communications involving Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, and allegations of Democratic campaign involvement in recruiting spoiler candidates in Alaska.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson affirmed he will seat all winning House Democrats despite election disputes and defended President Trump as not being a drag on the GOP, while also predicting gas prices will fall soon after the election due to geopolitical developments.