“When will we know the US midterms results?”

Key points

• Voters across the U.S. participate in midterm elections with outcomes affecting Congress.
• House majority requires 218 seats; Senate majority requires 51 seats, tie-breaks with the Vice President.
• First results may come after 18:00 EST, but early calls are limited to safe-bet races.
• Key battlegrounds include Ohio, Maine, Michigan, Kansas, Texas, and Alaska for timely indicators.
• Counting rules vary by state; some ballots are counted earlier, others start later with audits afterward.