Here's how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour

As polls close on election night, here's a look at what to expect each hour and which midterm races are key to deciding control of Congress.

Early race counts on election night can sometimes differ sharply from the final outcome. Christine Zhang, our election data reporter, explains the reasons behind red and blue “mirages.” By Christine Zhang, Laura Bult, Stephanie Swart and Brian Oh/The New York Times All election coverage is free in…

The Senate map unfolds from South Carolina at 7 p.m. ET through Alaska at midnight, with seven races in the toss-up column. The Hill’s Bill Sammon and Chris Stirewalt break down the projected vote shares and identify the contests that could determine control of the Senate.

Washington Times political reporters Susan Ferrechio and Seth McLaughlin break down the latest polling, the tightest battleground races, and why Republicans still have a path to victory despite Democratic momentum.