Americans vote for Congress

Voters in the U.S. are electing a new House of Representatives and a third of the Senate, which could shift power from Republicans to Democrats. The elections also include 39 governors and various local votes. The Justice Department is deploying a record number of election observers, while the OSCE was not invited for the first time in over two decades. Issues with voting ballots were reported in New York, but officials assured voters that all votes would be counted. Early voting saw over 58.6 million ballots cast. Polls suggest Democrats may gain control of the House and possibly the Senate, raising concerns about potential impeachment proceedings against President Trump if they succeed. Trump's administration faces declining popularity due to inflation and rising costs, with immigration policy also a key election issue. The newly elected Congress will convene in January.