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U.S. midterm election counting begins
Democrats reclaim House with 100% probability
In short
The U.S. midterm elections were held on November 3, and early vote counting began on the morning of November 4 (Korea Standard Time).
Decision Desk HQ, an election analysis firm, predicted a 100% probability that Democrats would reclaim the House majority.
Democratic candidates were leading even in traditionally Republican strongholds like Texas, Ohio, and Kansas.
Key facts
| When | The U.S. midterm elections were held on November 3, and early vote counting began on the morning of November 4 (Korea Standard Time). |
|---|---|
| Who | Election analysis website Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) compiled and announced early counting results. |
| What | Out of 435 House seats, Democrats secured 90 seats and Republicans secured 66 seats, according to the announcement. |
| How | DDHQ predicted a 100% probability for Democrats reclaiming the House and a 72% probability for Senate majority. |
What it means for me
Possible changes in U.S. policy direction mean we need to monitor impacts on domestic markets and trade conditions.
