US: Midterm Elections Polls Open
American citizens are heading to the polls today to decide the composition of Congress in an election seen as a referendum on the administration's agenda.
Polls opened across the United States this morning (Tuesday) for the midterm elections, as reported by The Guardian and ABC News. The elections, in which all 435 House seats and several Senate seats are up for contention, are viewed as a crucial test for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. The economy and the cost of living have emerged as the primary concerns for voters, alongside the implications of American involvement in Iran.
Against this backdrop, high tension is noted in global financial markets, with Reuters reporting a surge in election betting. Further details regarding voter turnout or initial projections have not yet been released.