NewsSenate353150 seats midpoint50DemocratsDemocrats. 35 seats.RepublicansRepublicans. 31 seats.Not up for election1 out of 35 seats counted1/35 seats countedHouse62218 seats to win218to winDemocratsDemocrats. 6 seats.RepublicansRepublicans. 2 seats.8 out of 435 seats counted8/435 seats countedLive. updatesFull resultsLIVEFirst results projected in US midterms as polls close in several closely watched statesAmericans are deciding who will control Congress for the rest of Trump's presidency, with closely watched Senate races in states such as Ohio and Iowa.When will we know the results?The first polls have closed, but it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll saysA major election day survey suggests voters are the most unhappy with the economy.Three scenarios for how the US midterm results could unfoldDemocratic wave or Republican resilience? 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