U.S. voters head to polls for crucial midterm election

U.S. voters head to the polls for midterm elections on Tuesday that would have a powerful effect on the final two years of Joe Biden’s presidency.

Shaping the policy on issues from government spending to military support for Ukraine.

Eligible voters would determine the majorities in the U.S. Congress the country’s two legislative chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate.

As well as deciding on numerous governorships and other important offices.

Voters may punish the Democrats, who currently control the White House and Congress, against the backdrop of surging inflation and headwinds for the economy.

The party in power traditionally suffers losses in the midterms.

If the Democrats lose their majority in Congress, Republicans are likely to block the majority of Biden’s policies until the next presidential election in November 2024.

According to opinion polls, the House of Representatives is likely to go to the Republicans.

In the Senate, meanwhile, a close race is expected.

Biden has repeatedly warned against Republican candidates openly questioning or even denying election results.