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The tally of votes cast in the US midterm elections could possibly take days – and it might not even be known until Januarywhich party will have the majority in the Senate in the future. Technical problems, a lack of polling station members and very tight decisions have in the past prevented a clear trend on election night. In some cases, the winner could not be announced until a significant delay.

The first polls in parts of Kentucky and Indiana will close at midnight German time on Wednesday night. At 1 a.m., the count begins in five states with elections for a U.S. senator post, including the likely particularly close decision in Georgia. At 2 a.m. GMT, the “270towin” page shows ten Senate decisions (including Pennsylvania), twelve governor decisions, and 161 House decisions. (sda)

In the United States, parliament is elected. Republicans vote for referendum on President Joe Biden. Donald Trump is making it a referendum on himself. A visit to his latest campaign appearance.

The long-awaited midterms have begun. The first polls opened early Tuesday morning (local time) in eastern states like Vermont and Connecticut. The final polls will not close at 7 a.m. ET Wednesday morning, as the United States spans multiple time zones.

The first meaningful results are expected early Wednesday morning (CET) after the first polling stations have closed. According to some experts, the results of the congressional elections could only be known after several days or even weeks due to some close races. Many people took advantage of the opportunity to vote by mail or in person before Election Day itself. (sda/dpa)