Americans Vote In Unprecedented Numbers For Mid term elections

Americans Vote In Unprecedented Numbers For Mid term elections

By Ben Kerrigan-

Americans are voting in nationwide elections that have been described as the most unprecedented in voting numbers. Republicans and Democrats are fighting to dominate the two houses of Congress, which make America’s la Also on the cards are Governor posts and seats in state legislatures are also up for grabs.

The first polls are set to close on the East Coast at 18:00 EST (23:00 GMT), after which early results sill be known for All 50 states and Washington DC are holding elections, and experts say voter turnout could be the highest for a mid-term election in 50 years.

It has been  two years since  Donald Trump was elected President, and Americans have had enough time to decide what they make of his presidency. people of the US think he is faring.  The American economy is booming , making complaints or concerns in that respect none existent.  Instead, topics that have dominated  American news have centered around the vexing topic of immigration and the Mail Bomber.

With all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 out of the Senate’s 100 seats up for election, as well as 36 state governors, the race is reality.Democrats need a net gain of 23 seats to win the House, and their chances are not looking to bad. Voting turn out is high for these elections as a deeply split nation demonstrate an eagerness to make their votes count. Mid term elections are rarely packed with so much people determined to have a say in the elections. This is a sign that Americans are feeling strong about politics in this period more than ever before

The first Exit polls  reveal that the country is on the wrong track , with a Trump rating being 44%, and disapproval rating 55%, leaving a curious 1% out. Results are expected anytime soon.

 

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