The national stakes
US voters will choose all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 35 of the Senate’s 100 members and governors in 36 states on November 3. Early voting has begun in some states, while many ballots have already been submitted by mail, according to G1.
States administer and count their own votes, with polling hours varying across the country. The contests renew the entire House and roughly one-third of the Senate.
Wisconsin debate focuses on policy
Wisconsin’s governor campaign featured a debate between David Crowley and Tom Tiffany covering taxes, abortion and private-school vouchers. Wisconsin Watch reported that Tiffany argued for using the state’s $3 billion surplus to reduce taxes, while Crowley repeatedly sought to associate Tiffany with Donald Trump.
Maine Senate race tests voter engagement
In Maine, a campaign stop by Susan Collins in Lewiston offered a view of the contrasting moods surrounding a tight Senate race. The Bangor Daily News described anger and enthusiasm alongside apathy and exhaustion, reporting that the contest may depend on those divisions in engagement.