# Americans vote in midterm elections Tuesday

> Millions of voters will decide whether Republicans or Democrats control Congress, with the Senate and House both in play.
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## Millions vote Tuesday
Americans go to the polls on Tuesday for midterm elections that will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control Congress, made up of the House and Senate.
## Democrats need gains in House
All four hundred thirty-five voting seats are up for election in the House. Democrats need a net gain of three seats to secure a majority.
## Senate control also contested
In the one hundred-member Senate, thirty-five seats are being contested. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control.
## Trump calls it most important
President Donald Trump made his final rallying call on Monday at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, calling these the most important midterm elections in American lifetime.

> This is the last day before the midterm elections, the most important midterm, I believe in our lifetime.
## Democrats fracture in Michigan
Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan in August, stunned party officials by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers after attending church with him in Detroit.
## Polls show Democratic Senate lead
The final New York Times slash Siena poll released on Sunday showed Democratic candidates leading in all seven most competitive Senate races, although five remained within the margin of error.
## Democratic control would block Trump
A Democratic Senate would shut down Trump's lifetime appointments to courts including the Supreme Court. Winning the House would give Democrats power over the federal budget and committee leadership.
## Record early voting turnout
A record fifty-four million votes were cast in early voting. Voters at a polling station in downtown Miami spoke of concerns over public services, taxes and America's relationship with Europe.
## Key takeaway

Americans vote Tuesday in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress, with Democrats needing gains in both chambers to take power from Republicans.