Midterm elections

The U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday will determine whether Republicans can seize control of Congress from Democrats. At the same time, some governors' ...

He has taken to mocking DeSantis at rallies and arguing that the governor would not be a viable contender for the nomination if he runs. "DeSantis is prepared for a head-to-head primary, and I anticipate he or his team will indicate that in the coming days,” Jolly said. Exit polls showed Republicans were winning 40% of the Hispanic vote, compared to 32% won by Trump in 2020. The exit polls showed 54% of voters with college degrees picking Democrats while 45% voted for Republicans. As polls closed across the country, Democrats had largely conceded they were going to lose control of the U.S. At the same time, some [governors' races](/world/us/us-midterm-elections-governor-races-watch-2022-11-07/) could determine the future of such issues as abortion and voting rights and potentially shape the 2024 presidential race.