As the clock strikes 7 p.m. ET, the final polls are closing in multiple states, including Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia. Notably, in Georgia, a handful of polling locations in certain counties will remain open late due to non-credible threats that briefly disrupted voting, as confirmed by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
Key Races to Watch
In Indiana, the Senate seat left open by Sen. Mike Braun, who is now running for governor, is being contested by Republican Rep. Jim Banks and Democrat Valerie McCray, a clinical psychologist. Meanwhile, Braun is facing Democratic challenger Jennifer McCormick for the governorship.
Kentucky voters are deciding on a ballot measure that would prevent non-US citizens from voting, a similar amendment is also on the ballot in South Carolina. It's important to note that noncitizens are not eligible to vote in federal elections in the US.
In Vermont, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders is up for re-election against Republican Gerald Malloy. Sanders, who caucuses with Democrats, is expected to secure a fourth term. Additionally, Gov. Phil Scott is aiming for a fifth term in office.
Virginia's 7th Congressional District is witnessing a heated battle between Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson. The campaign has seen debates often turning into personal attacks. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine is a strong favorite to secure a third term in the Senate, having previously served as governor and as the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2016.
As the results start to come in from these key races, the nation eagerly awaits the outcomes that will shape the political landscape in these states. Stay tuned for more updates as the election night progresses.
