How to follow the results of the US midterm elections
AN hour by hour guide on what to expect as results in the US midterms start coming in.
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YOU could be in for a long wait to know the results of the midterm elections and which party ends up controlling the House and Senate.
But polling places close earlier in some states than others — and they could provide a hint of things to come as the night progresses, according to the New York Post.
10am AEDT
Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District: Mr Trump won this district near Lexington by 15 points. Democrats are fielding retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath against three-term incumbent Andy Barr. The race is rated as a toss-up.
A Democratic victory could be an early sign of the blue wave.
Indiana Senate: Mr Trump won Indiana by 19 points, but incumbent Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly is polling even with Republican challenger Mike Braun. A loss for the Democrat would make it hard for the party to take control of the Senate.
11am AEDT
Virginia’s 7th CD: Republican David Brat — best known for toppling former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor — is battling former CIA officer Abigail Spanberger in a race that’s considered a toss-up. Democrats winning here would suggest the party is doing well in smaller-city suburbs, a crucial battleground.
11.30am AEDT
West Virginia Senate: Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat seeking re-election in a state Mr Trump carried by 42 points, has maintained a steady small lead over Republican Patrick Morrisey. A loss by Mr Manchin would be a bad early sign for Democrats.
Ohio governor: The race between Democrat Richard Cordray and Republican Attorney-General Mike DeWine is a toss-up. Mr Trump won the state by eight points.
North Carolina’s 9th CD: This seat appeared to be safe until incumbent Republican Robert Pittenger lost the primary to a hard-line conservative, pastor Mark Harris. Democrats nominated Iraq War veteran Dan McCready. It’s rated a toss-up.
12pm AEDT
Florida governor: Democrat Andrew Gillum is facing Republican Ron DeSantis in a state Mr Trump has massive support and has visited numerous times.
Florida Senate: Democratic Senator Bill Nelson is trying to fend off outgoing Republican Governor Rick Scott.
Missouri Senate: Democratic incumbent Senator Claire McCaskill was at the top of Republican target lists after Mr Trump won the state by 18 points, and her race against Republican Attorney-General Josh Hawley is rated a toss-up. Republicans can basically lock down the Senate majority by defeating Ms McCaskill.
New Jersey Senate: Democratic Senator Robert Menendez, dogged by ethics issues, got a scare from Republican rival Bob Hugin, but late polls give Mr Menendez a double-digit lead.
1pm AEDT
New York’s 11th CD: Incumbent Staten Island Republican Dan Donovan is facing an unexpectedly spirited challenge from Democrat Max Rose, an Afghanistan war vet.
New York’s 19th CD: Hudson Valley Republican John Faso is in the race of his political career against lawyer Antonio Delgado, who has dramatically outraised and outspent the Republican.
New York’s 22nd CD: Upstate Republican Claudia Tenney is in a tight race against Democratic Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi.
New York’s 27th CD: The race in the Trump-friendly rural Buffalo environs suddenly became competitive after Republican Chris Collins was indicted for insider trading. He remains the narrow favorite against Democrat Nate McMurray.
North Dakota Senate: Democrat Heidi Heitkamp could be ousted by Republican Kevin Cramer. The seat is considered the Democrats’ most endangered.
Texas Senate: Republican Senator Ted Cruz is in such a close race against rising Democrat star Beto O’Rourke, who has raised an astonishing $US70 million (A$97 million), that he called in Mr Trump for help even though the president had branded him, “Lyin’ Ted,” during the 2016 race.
Wisconsin Gov.: Republican Governor Scott Walker is in a tight race against Democrat Tony Evers. They were tied in the final poll.
2pm AEDT
Nevada Senate: Incumbent Republican Senator Dean Heller is facing a stiff challenge from freshman Democratic Rep. Jacky Rosen.
Hillary Clinton won Nevada in 2016 and Mr Heller’s sometimes-testy relationship with Mr Trump has not endeared him to the right-wing.
Utah’s 4th CD: Mr Trump is deeply unpopular among Mormon voters, potentially giving Democrats an opening in the traditionally conservative Salt Lake City suburbs. Republican Mia Love faces Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams.
3pm AEDT
California’s 25th CD: This northern LA area is one of six suburban California districts where Trump’s deep unpopularity means Republican incumbents are in big trouble. Here, Steve Knight is facing off against Democrat Katie Hill.
California’s 50th CD: Indicted Republican Duncan Hunter — who faces charges related to alleged misuse of campaign funds — goes against Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar.
This story first appeared in the New York Post and is republished with permission.