Control of Congress, governorships at stake; polls closing

By SARA BURNETT, JILL COLVIN and WILL WEISSERT
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A fierce competition for control of Congress along with dozens of governors’ mansions and key election posts is unfolding as polls begin closing in several closely watched states along the East Coast. In Georgia, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are vying for a seat that could determine Senate control. In Virginia, Democratic Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Elaine Luria are fending off spirited Republican opponents. The results there could serve as early signals of where the House majority is heading. The outcome of congressional races will determine the future of President Joe Biden’s agenda and serve as a referendum on his administration amid record-high inflation and concerns about democracy.