Polling places begin to close in the states of Indiana and Kentucky

Voting polls in the eastern regions of Indiana and Kentucky closed first during today's midterm elections, with high voter turnout in key states for Senate control. Polls in Indiana and Kentucky closed at 6 PM ET, starting the vote count, followed by closures at 7 PM ET in western Indiana and Kentucky, as well as Vermont, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and parts of Florida and New Hampshire. South Carolina reported a historic turnout of 52.3% of registered voters, while Texas also saw participation levels comparable to presidential elections, with 10 million voters expected by poll closing.