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The Democrats have won control of the House of Representatives in the dramatic midterm election race.
But while the party seized control of the House, the Republicans successfully defended the Senate.
This year’s midterms could be crucial for state-level policy debates, including abortion rights and the future of Medicaid. A drove of celebrities including Brad Pitt and Rihanna have urged US citizens to get out and vote.
The election is the first real test of Donald Trump’s presidency.
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There are reports of long queues already this morning at some voting stations
Tom Porter said he had never seen a midterm turnout like this.
'Where to vote' in Spanish is trending on Google
The search engine is also seeing a rise in searches for 'voting place' and 'election day.'
Hillary Clinton has urged people to vote
President Trump has the worst pre-election approval rating in modern history according to a poll
Ride sharing companies are offering discounted rides to polling stations
Ride-sharing firms offer free and discounted lifts to midterm votersRide-share companies including Uber will offer free or discounted rides to polling stations across the United States in a bid to boost voter turnout in the midterm elections. The move aims to remove what many consider a barrier to voting – lack of transportation. On Tuesday, US voters will cast their vote on who will control the US House and Senate. Uber and Lyft have partnered with When We All Vote, a non-profit chaired by Michelle Obama that helps people to register and vote, for the scheme.
Voters turn up in Florida
Polling stations are now open in a number of states and voting is underway.
Voters form a queue to cast their ballots in Florida (EPA)
President Trump spent the eve of the elections campaigning
Trump says Democrats are 'radicalised' in closing midterms speechDonald Trump accused the Democrat party of being “radicalised” in a politically-charged closing campaign speech ahead of the US midterm elections. The US President has been campaigning until the last minute, speaking at three different rallies to urge his supporters to vote for Republican nominees on the eve of the elections.
Voting has begun with people turning out early to cast their ballot
People arrive to vote at PS 140 in Manhattan (Reuters)
A man cast his ballot in New York (Reuters)
Voters arrive at the Tuttle Park Recreation Centre in Columbus, Ohio (AP)
Here's our guide on when the polls will open and when the results will be announced:
US midterm elections 2018: When to expect results and how to followAmericans will take to the polls to vote in the all-important mid-term elections. Speaking at a rally in Macon, Georgia, President Donald Trump told supporters to "look at what is marching up - that's an invasion" and said Democrats encouraged chaos at US borders.
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