Rep. Suzan DelBene, the Washington Democrat who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said Tuesday she expects her party to win back the House majority, while vowing to stay on guard to ensure every legal ballot is counted.
Her caution, she said, stems from Trump administration lawsuits over mail-in ballots and from threats directed at local election officials.
I am confident we will take back the majority, but I am going to have my radar up,
Suzan DelBene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Tuesday marks the final day of voting in midterms that will decide control of Congress and a slate of governor's races. The outcome will shape how far President Donald Trump can push his priorities during the remaining two years of his second term.
DelBene said she would look to early House results in Virginia and Kentucky for clues about how the night will unfold nationally.
She predicted that Republican redistricting moves would hurt the GOP, pointing to Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th District, Rep. Marcy Kaptur in Ohio's 9th, Rep. Kathy Castor in Florida's 14th and Rep. Don Davis in North Carolina's 1st. She said the results should serve as a warning if Republicans try the same tactic in 2028.
Georgia promises a fast count
In Georgia, Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said the state is ready, describing it as a model for election administration and noting record turnout during early voting.
Counties should have early ballots loaded into the system at 8 p.m., he said, with the goal of sparing officials a night that drags into the early morning hours.
About 1,000 advance-voting ballots in Fulton County will be rescanned as a precaution after equipment was pulled from service because of screen errors, but Raffensperger said that will not slow results. One Mitchell County precinct opened 10 minutes late and can stay open an extra 10 minutes at the close if needed, he said.
Ohio's race for governor
In Ohio, Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, a former businessman, both voted in Columbus on Tuesday morning, ending a closely watched governor's race marked by controversial ads and bitter campaigning.
Acton voiced optimism, saying Ohioans are struggling with costs and want someone to calm the political climate. She cast the state as a bellwether for whether decency and integrity prevail at the ballot box.
This election, especially for the role of governor, just comes down to who's going to allow your family to live a better life.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate
Ramaswamy acknowledged that voters face a difficult period and framed the race around which candidate would help families get ahead. He said voters should hold everyone on the ticket accountable, and he did not directly address Acton.
