The balance of power in Congress and the Senate will be determined by key toss-up races across the country as voters head to the polls Tuesday.
Currently, Republicans hold slim majorities in both chambers, with a 218–214 edge in the House and a 53-45 majority in the Senate, alongside two independent senators.
There are 18 congressional districts that are considered toss-ups, meaning they could swing Republican or Democrat.
Additionally, 18 districts are leaning Democrat, while 17 are leaning Republican.
These toss-up seats in states like Iowa, North Carolina, Florida and Texas could swing the balance of power in Congress.
In the Senate, seven races are considered toss-ups, with two leaning Democrat and two leaning Republican. These key contests are in states such as Texas, Iowa, Kansas and Michigan.
A new poll from Lincoln Park Strategies highlighted the tight race between Democratic candidate Jamie Davis and Republican Julia Letlow in Louisiana.
In the October survey, Lincoln Park Strategies says results show both Letlow and Davis have 47 percent support among likely voters, and 6 percent were undecided or didn’t want to comment.
The poll also shows Davis leading Letlow 50 percent to 44 percent among voters who already cast ballots.
As for voters who have not voted, Letlow held a narrow 48 percent to 47 percent lead.
The president has been on the campaign trail trying to stump for GOP candidates, while former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have also been rallying support for Democrats.
In Louisiana, most House seats are drawn for Republicans and are expected to be represented by GOP members.
The lone Democratic seat, Troy Carter’s New Orleans-based district, is expected to remain blue.
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