The day has ended midterm elections, in which control of both houses of Congress was disputed, 36 key governments and plebiscites on abortion, climate change or access to health, among other important issues.
It is estimated that more than 250 US citizens cast their ballots.
Most importantly, the results will tell us whether the current president Joe Biden retains his legislative capacity.
Preliminary results
- According to the first preliminary results, Democrats are poised to win the governorship of New York.
- In addition to the fact that it is estimated that they have already won in Illinois, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maryland and Colorado. The Republicans, meanwhile, prevailed in Texas Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Wyoming, Iowa, Ohio, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Vermont, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
- Republican John Kennedy he was placed at the forefront of the vote to the federal Senate for Louisiana, where he seeks his re-election.
- Republican Kristi Noem she positioned herself as the favorite to be re-elected, as governor of South Dakota.
- Democrat Wes Moore is about to become the new governor of Maryland.
- Greg Abbott could win, once again, the Texas gubernatorial election. It should be noted that this would be his third term.
- Republican Brian Kemp is about to win his re-election as governor of the state of Georgia.
- Republican Bill Lee, who is seeking re-election as governor of Tennessee, is in first place, so far.
- Republican Eric Schmitt took the lead in Missouri’s Senate race.
Just got off the phone with some of tonight’s winners — including some folks I saw on the road this year.
If you’re in line to vote, remember to stay in line! pic.twitter.com/43CF4rSFrP
— President Biden (@POTUS) November 9, 2022
trump spoke up
Although the results are conflicting, Former President Donald Trump celebrated the early lead of several of the Republicans, who are positioned as favorites in the elections of their respective states.
So far, the counting of the votes continues and The results are expected to be given tomorrow, November 9.