# Voters head to polls for high-stakes midterm elections

> Americans vote today in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and shape President Trump's second-term agenda.
- Title: Voters head to polls for high-stakes midterm elections
- Summary: Americans vote today in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and shape President Trump's second-term agenda. Voters cast ballots today…
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- Source: ABC News — https://abcnews.com/Politics/live-updates/midterm-elections-live-updates?id=137782085
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## Voters head to polls today
Voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for the last day of voting in the high-stakes midterm elections.
## Key races will shape Congress
Several key House and Senate races could determine the balance of power in Congress. Significant governor races are also happening around the country.
## Elections affect Trump's agenda
The elections could ultimately determine how effective President Donald Trump's agenda is in the back half of his second term.
## 57 million early votes cast
More than fifty-seven million early votes have been cast nationwide as of Monday afternoon, according to the Election Lab at the University of Florida.
## Record spending on midterms
Federal campaign spending data shows this midterm election is the most expensive ever. Spending on the two thousand twenty-five to two thousand twenty-six election cycle will reach about twelve billion dollars.
## Hinson says Trump visit helped
In the Iowa Senate race, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson said President Donald Trump's visit in Dubuque helped her get her final message out to voters.

> Josh Turek's too liberal for Iowa, and I think the president helped tell that story.
## Hinson pledges to accept outcome
When asked about election integrity, Hinson pledged to accept the outcome. She said it is easy to vote and hard to cheat in Iowa.

> It's easy to vote and hard to cheat here in Iowa.
## Key takeaway

Voters cast ballots today in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and affect President Trump's ability to advance his agenda.