“The battle for Congress is just the beginning. Here's what's at stake on Election Day”

Key points

• Voters decide control of the U.S. House and Senate for two years.
• GOP defends slim majorities amid inflation and war-related criticism.
• Early voting surpasses 2022 records with 54 million ballots cast.
• Democrats energy suggests potential House gains; Senate outcome mixed.
• Governors and 145 statewide ballot measures are also on the ballot.