6 Midterm Election Races Where Religion Could Play A Major Factor

A Washoe County employee uses a shovel to knock snow off of trees outside of a vote center on November 8, 2022 in Reno, Nevada. After months of candidates campaigning, Americans are voting in the midterm elections to decide close races across the nation. PHOTO BY TREVOR BEXON VIA GETTY IMAGES

As voters  cast their ballots in the midterm elections,aeveral polls show tight races, with Democrats trying to ride momentum from the summer that favored them for abortion rights and gun reform but fell due to rising gas prices. Republican challengers are campaigning on promises to defeat increasing inflation and crime.

‘Vote Here’ sign is seen as Georgia voters take part in midterm elections on Election Day on November 8th, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. PHOTO BY NATHAN POSNER/ANADOLU AGENCY VIA GETTY IMAGES