First polling places closed in US congressional elections

The first polling places in the US midterm elections have closed, with technical issues delaying vote counting in some areas. Nearly 61 million people voted early. The elections are crucial for President Trump's Republicans, who are at risk of losing their slim majorities in Congress. Democrats aim to gain seats in both the House and Senate, with several races considered highly competitive. Technical problems affected voting machines in multiple states, particularly in New York. The ICE reported arrests related to alleged voter fraud, although the connection to the current elections is unclear. The Justice Department deployed around 1,000 election observers nationwide, which some Democrats criticized as intimidation. Additionally, several states are voting on issues like abortion rights and transgender rights.