Control of Congress hangs in balance after midterms
More than 100 Republicans have won their midterm races, capturing seats in Congress and key statewide offices.
Vote counting is underway in the US midterm vote that will determine whether Republicans win control of Congress, which would give them the power to block much of President Joe Biden's agenda.
The midterms are set to usher in an era of divided government in Washington, despite warnings from Democrats over threat to US ‘democracy’ and the undermining of democratic norms.
The Senate could come down to a quartet of toss-up races in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia and Arizona.
More than 46 million Americans voted either by mail or in-person, according to data from the US Election Project, and state election officials caution that it will take time to count all of those ballots. Control of the Senate might not be not known until a potential Dec. 6 runoff in Georgia.
Despite major wins for Republicans, there were setbacks for supporters of former President Donald Trump such as Doug Mastriano, a far-right conspiracy theorist who failed in his bid to become Pennsylvania governor. He lost to Democrat Josh Shapiro.
Arizona's Republican candidates for a US Senate seat and secretary of state have also said they would not have certified Biden's win in the state.
Trump had endorsed more than 200 Republicans in their nominating contests for elections.
Trump, who cast his ballot in Florida, has frequently hinted at a third presidential run. He said that he would make a "big announcement" on Nov. 15.
