The first polls have closed in parts of Kentucky and Indiana, marking the beginning of an election night that could reshape the balance of power in Washington.

As polls close across the country in the coming hours, the first results will begin to emerge, offering an early look at the political mood of the electorate.

Heavy turnout in several states has added to the uncertainty surrounding an election in which Democrats are seeking to regain control of Congress while Republicans fight to preserve their majorities.

Across the country, voters have expressed frustration over the cost of living, the direction of the economy and concerns about the corruption among Trump’s inner circle.

The elections are widely viewed as a referendum on Trump’s second presidency.

The polls among the first to close are Ohio, Florida and North Carolina.

The first results may provide an early indication of whether either party is gaining momentum, but the final outcome of the battle for Congress may not become clear until later Tuesday night or even in the days ahead.

For Trump, the stakes extend well beyond Election Day.

The next Congress will determine how much political room the president has to advance his agenda during the final two years of his second term.

A Republican-controlled Congress would give Trump a stronger hand in pursuing legislation, confirming nominees and defending his administration from congressional investigations.

A Democratic-controlled House or Senate would create a very different political environment, increasing the likelihood of investigations, legislative confrontation and divided government.

Trump has already suggested he is preparing for that possibility.

In a recent interview, he said that if Democrats take control of Congress and begin sending legislation to his desk, he could become “Mr. Veto.”

Now the first results are beginning to arrive. And with them, the first clues about what kind of Washington Trump will face for the rest of his presidency.

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