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Rep. Frank Mrvan is running against Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green in Indiana's 1st Congressional District. If Green is elected, she will put a stop to Democrats' 92-year winning streak in Indiana's 1st Congressional District. Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan faces off against Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green in Indiana's 1st Congressional District. Indiana's 1st Congressional District candidatesMrvan, first elected to the US House in 2020, is no stranger to politics. Voting history for Indiana's 1st Congressional DistrictIndiana's 1st Congressional District covers Gary, Hammond, and other steel-belt cities immediately east of Chicago's metropolitan area.

Republican Brian Kemp won a second term as Georgia's governor. Stacey Abrams sought to oust Kemp from office in a rematch of their 2018 gubernatorial contest. Kemp touted his conservative record as governor, while Abrams wants a new approach in Atlanta. Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, defeated Democrat Stacey Abrams in Georgia's gubernatorial election.

Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire ran for reelection to a second term. 2022 General EmbedsNew Hampshire's Senate race candidatesHassan, a former state lawmaker and two-term governor, secured a second term in the Senate. Bolduc — who served in Afghanistan and received two Purple Hearts and five Bronze Stars — was the Republican standard-bearer in this year's Senate race. During the 2020 US Senate election that Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen won, more than 18,400 voters — about 2.3% — cast ballots for Libertarian candidate Justin O'Donnell. What experts sayThe New Hampshire race was rated as "tilt Democratic" by Inside Elections, "lean Democratic" by The Cook Political Report, and "leans Democratic" by Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

A newly redrawn congressional district put Kaptur's political career in jeopardy, but she was victorious. Longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur defeated Republican newcomer J.R. Majewski for Ohio's 9th Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsOhio's 9th Congressional District candidatesNo woman in the US House has served longer than Kaptur, who has served Ohio's 9th Congressional District since 1983 — when President Ronald Reagan was just halfway through his first term. J.R. Majewski, Republican candidate for U.S. Representative for Ohio's 9th Congressional District, takes the stage at a campaign rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on September 17, 2022. For the past decade, Kaptur has easily dispatched her Republican opponents in this solidly blue-collar and Democratic district.

Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire is running for reelection to a second term. 2022 General EmbedsNew Hampshire's Senate race candidatesHassan, a former state lawmaker and two-term governor, is aiming to secure a second term in the Senate. Bolduc — who served in Afghanistan and received two Purple Hearts and five Bronze Stars — is the Republican standard-bearer in this year's Senate race. During the 2020 US Senate election that Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen won, more than 18,400 voters — about 2.3% — cast ballots for Libertarian candidate Justin O'Donnell. What experts sayThe New Hampshire race was rated as "tilt Democratic" by Inside Elections, "lean Democratic" by The Cook Political Report, and "leans Democratic" by Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is running against three others — including Sarah Palin — in Alaska's at-large congressional district. Alaska has only one congressional district and therefore does not go through a redistricting process. Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska faces off against three challengers in Alaska's at-large congressional district general election. Palin, the former governor of Alaska, has known Peltola for years and served alongside her in the Alaska state house. Although Alaska's 2022 general election, much like the special election, will largely be centered around Peltola and Palin, Alaska's ranked choice voting system makes this a four-way race.

The polls will close over a seven-hour period on Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern time in parts of Indiana and Kentucky and ending at 1 a.m. in western Alaska. Here is a guide to when the first polls close in each state, and what races to watch at each point. Show times in: Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska HawaiiPolls open First polls closing First polls closed6 p.m. P.T. Not all polls in each state close at the same time, and polls in some areas may close earlier than shown if all registered voters in that polling district have already voted. There is also an unexpectedly competitive Senate race in Utah between Senator Mike Lee, a Republican, and Evan McMullin, an independent candidate.

☆ Live Election Results: West Virginia State Legislature
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Polls close in the state at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. It symobilizes the 2022 Election. Election 2022 West Virginia Results Explore more election results Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Virginia Washington WisconsinThis cycle, all 100 of the seats in the West Virginia House of Delegates are up for election, and Republicans currently control the chamber by a margin of 56 seats. The West Virginia House and Senate are currently under Republican control and is not seen as particularly competitive. West Virginia House of Representatives election results:West Virginia Senate election results:

Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria faces off against Republican Jen Kiggans in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. Kiggans, a state senator, is running in a redrawn district that is more favorable to Republicans. VA-02VA-07 HouseDemocratic incumbent Elaine Luria is seeking her third term against Republican state Sen. Jennifer Kiggans in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsVirginia 2nd Congressional District candidatesLuria, a Navy veteran, is the prototype candidate Democrats ran in 2018 to harness anti-Trump outrage. Voting history for Virginia's 2nd Congressional DistrictKiggans is running in a coastal Virginia district that should favor conservatives more than in the past.

☆ Live Results: Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a moderate Democrat from the battleground state of Virginia, faces off against first-time House hopeful Yesli Vega
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Warren Rojas | April Joyner | Nov | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running against Republican Yesli Vega in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. VA-02VA-07 HouseTwo-term Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger faces off against Republican Yesli Vega in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Vega is one of the conservative candidates backed by E-PAC, the women-centric recruiting effort run by Trump-aligned House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. Voting history for Virginia's 7th Congressional DistrictThe Old Dominion's 7th Congressional District includes a big chunk of central Virginia, stretching from the exurbs of the nation's capital to the outskirts of the state capital, Richmond. The National Republican Congressional Committee has so far spent more than any other group.

Senate Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. The Alabama House and Senate are currently under Republican control and are not seen as particularly competitive. Alabama Legislature election results:There are 35 seats in the Alabama State Senate, each of which are up for election. All 105 of the seats in the Alabama House of Representatives are also up for election. State supreme court justices are chosen via partisan elections and serve six-year terms.

Proposition 131 would create a lieutenant governor position within the governor's office. A candidate for lieutenant governor would run on a joint ticket with a gubernatorial candidate. Proposition 131 would create this position and require that candidates for lieutenant governor run on a joint ticket with candidates for governor. Historically, the secretary of state has succeeded the governor in the state of ArizonaUnder this measure, the legislature would define the role of the lieutenant governor. Supporters argue that adding a lieutenant governor position will keep Arizona in line with most of the country.

Regardless of who wins, North Las Vegas will welcome its first Black mayor following the election. RenoNorth Las Vegas MayorPamela Goynes-Brown is running against Pat Spearman in North Las Vegas, Nevada's mayoral race. Goynes-Brown is a second-generation member of the North Las Vegas City Council, a seat she's held since 2011. She is a retired educator and assistant principal and is the former mayor pro tempore of North Las Vegas, a position she served on two occasions. If elected, she's pledged to create new jobs, incentivize clean energy in the city, and "develop a medical corridor similar to Las Vegas' Medical District," according to her campaign site.

J.B. Pritzker is running against GOP state Sen. Darren Bailey in Illinois' gubernatorial race. J.B. Pritzker faces off against Republican Darren Bailey in Illinois' gubernatorial election. Illinois' gubernatorial candidatesPritzker currently serves as the governor of Illinois. Bailey, Pritzker's challenger, currently represents the 55th District in the Illinois State Senate. Prior to being elected state senator, Bailey served a single term in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Mark Gordon is running against Democrat Theresa Livingston in Wyoming's gubernatorial race. The gubernatorial election in Wyoming is one of 36 happening around the country. Mark Gordon faces off against Democrat Theresa Livingston in Wyoming's gubernatorial election. Prior to his time as governor, Gordon served as the state's treasurer under Republican Gov. She's the only veteran gubernatorial candidate who is a woman, and the sole Air Force veteran among this year's gubernatorial candidates with military experience.

☆ Sydnee Smirl McElroy takes on Rep. Matthew Rohrbach in West Virginia's 26th House District
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Walt Hickey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The 26th district has changed considerably after the 2020 redistricting cycle. GOP Rep. Matthew Rohrbach and Dr. Sydnee McElroy, a physician and podcaster, are vying for the seat. Polls close in West Virginia at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The 26th district is currently represented by Rep. Ed Evans, a Democrat, but following the 2020 redistricting cycle its border have changed considerably and Evans is now running in the 36th District. Rohrbach, who has served in the House since 2015, is facing a challenge from Dr. Sydnee McElroy, a physician and podcaster.

Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders ran against Democrat Chris Jones in Arkansas' gubernatorial race. Senate Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Governor Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Statehouse Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders defeated Democrat Chris Jones in Arkansas' gubernatorial election, becoming the state's first elected woman governor.

Daniel McKee is running against Republican Ashley Kalus in Rhode Island's gubernatorial race. Daniel McKee faces off against Republican Ashley Kalus in Rhode Island's gubernatorial election. Rhode Island's gubernatorial candidatesMcKee was sworn in as governor following former Rhode Island Gov. Kalus, McKee's challenger, is a relative newcomer to Rhode Island, which prompted McKee's campaign to slam her as an outsider. Rhode Island's voting historyRhode Island went for President Joe Biden over Trump by nearly 20 percentage points in 2020.

☆ When do the polls close for the 2022 U.S. midterm elections?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

2022 U.S. midterm elections When the polls close and races to watchEarliest poll closing time by state (EST) 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 10:00 Past 11:00Map showing poll closing times for each state in the United StatesOn Tuesday, November 8, 34 out of 100 U.S. States close polls in staggered times across the nation and results will begin to trickle in shortly after. 7:00 p.m. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Vermont and VirginiaMap showing 7:00 p.m. EST poll closing times for the United StatesPolls will close in six more states. And in Kansas’s third district, Democrat U.S. House Representative Sharice Davids faces a difficult race after Republicans redrew her suburban Kansas City district. She will face Amanda Adkins, a former chair of the state Republican Party.

Janet Mills is running against Republican Paul LePage in Maine's gubernatorial race. Janet Mills faces off against Republican Paul LePage — the state's former governor — in Maine's gubernatorial election. She also served as vice chair of the Maine Democratic Party and in the Maine House of Representatives. LePage, Mills' challenger, is the former governor of Maine, serving from 2011 to 2019. Prior to his election as governor, LePage served on the Waterville City Council and later as mayor of Waterville.

Explore more race results below. Rep. Angie Craig is running against Republican Tyler Kistner in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. The 2nd District is located south of the Twin Cities. 2022 General EmbedsMinnesota's 2nd Congressional District candidatesCraig is a member of House committees on Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, and Small Business. Voting history for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional DistrictMinnesota's 2nd District includes rural and suburban counties south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Rep. Greg Stanton is running against Republican Kelly Cooper in Arizona's 4th Congressional District. The 4th District is located in Maricopa County. Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton faces off against Republican Kelly Cooper in Arizona's 4th Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsArizona's 4th Congressional District candidatesStanton is a member of the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Judiciary. Voting history for Arizona's 4th Congressional DistrictArizona's 4th Congressional District is located in Maricopa County and covers the city of Tempe and parts of Mesa and Chandler.

Rep. Kim Schrier is running against Republican Matt Larkin in Washington's 8th Congressional District. The 8th District is located near Seattle, the largest city in the state. Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier faces off against Republican Matt Larkin in Washington's 8th Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsWashington's 8th Congressional District candidatesSchrier is a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor. Voting history for Washington's 8th Congressional DistrictWashington's 8th Congressional District straddles both sides of the Cascade Mountains and includes eastern King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

Republican Juan Ciscomani is running against Democrat Kirsten Engel in Arizona's 6th Congressional District. Republican Juan Ciscomani faces off against Democrat Kirsten Engel in Arizona's 6th Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsArizona's 6th Congressional District candidatesCiscomani is a senior advisor to incumbent GOP Gov. Voting history for Arizona's 6th Congressional DistrictArizona's 6th Congressional District stretches from the northern and eastern ends of Tucson across much of Cochise County. His opponent, Engel, has raised $2 million, spent $1.8 million, and has $202,241 cash on hand, as of September 30.

Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids faces off against Republican Amanda Adkins for Kansas' 3rd District. (1 District) Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Adkins has hammered Davids over inflation and her vote for Democrats' COVID rescue plan and the Inflation Reduction Act. Kansas' 3rd District now juts out further past the Kansas City suburbs, giving it a much more rural feel. Adkins has raised $3.2 million, spent $2.3 million, and has about $932,000 remaining, as of September 30.

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