Tens of Millions Vote in U.S. Midterms with Limited Disruptions
U. S. election officials reported that tens of millions of voters cast ballots in the midterm elections with limited disruptions, and the Justice Department deployed observers across the country. Early voting surpassed 2022 levels, though officials in New York dealt with ballot-processing problems that were addressed while candidates expressed confidence in the count.
Guides showed poll sites closing between 6 p. m. and midnight Eastern time, covering 35 Senate seats, 36 gubernatorial contests and all 435 House races. After polls closed, the first vote totals were reported, but final outcomes for many races were expected to take several days.