Senate battle rages as midterm votes near
As election day nears, a tight Senate map shapes up with Republicans eyeing seven to grab control across nine close races in Ohio Maine Arizona and Tennessee while Democrats defend tough incumbents in Pennsylvania Virginia Tennessee and other states. Governing shifts loom with debates over Social Security welfare and health care reform amid a nationwide turnout push.
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Networks promise close watch on election results
ABC News veteran Hal Bruno says 1994 midterms defy normal bounds with 128 competitive House races 35 Senate contests and 36 governor races. Networks plan staggered 8 to 11 pm coverage with updates and specials as polls close and results flow in.
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Key races to watch signal trends in Tuesday midterms
The Associated Press highlights Senate and gubernatorial contests across Michigan Oklahoma Virginia Pennsylvania Tennessee Minnesota Vermont California New Mexico New York Pennsylvania Iowa Florida Texas California and various House races. Several seats tilt toward Republicans amid a Clinton pull test, notably Michigan Oklahoma Virginia Pennsylvania Tennessee Minnesota Vermont California New Mexico Ohio Washington and Georgia districts.
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