US midterm elections aim to determine congressional control and presidential pressure
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Voters across the United States cast ballots in Tuesday's midterm elections, which will decide which party controls the House and Senate and influence the level of pressure on President Donald Trump.
Americans voted on Tuesday in midterm elections that will decide which party controls the House of Representatives and the Senate, shaping the legislative environment for President Donald Trump's term. After two years of unified Republican control, Democrats are seeking to regain both chambers, while Republicans aim to defend their narrow majorities and advance the administration's agenda on immigration, the economy and the courts. A collection of twenty photographs shows crowded polling stations, voter outreach efforts and last-minute campaign events, illustrating the participation of voters, families and volunteers nationwide.
The images depict a range of scenes, from parents bringing children to the polls to organized get-out-the-vote drives, highlighting the broad civic engagement in a contest that could influence American politics for years to coming.