LIVE US ELECTION: Several Races Called as Polls Closed in 16 States

Live Updates and Analysis as Key Races Reach a Conclusion

As polls closed in 16 states across the United States, several key races have been called, with some surprising upsets and narrow victories. In the closely watched Georgia Senate race, incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock has been projected to defeat Republican challenger Herschel Walker, securing a crucial victory for the Democrats in their quest to maintain control of the Senate.

In Arizona, Republican Kari Lake has conceded defeat in the gubernatorial race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, who becomes the first woman to be elected governor of the state. Lake, a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, had made election denial a centerpiece of her campaign.

Key Races Still Undecided

However, several key races remain undecided, including the closely contested Senate race in Nevada, where incumbent Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto and Republican challenger Adam Laxalt are locked in a tight battle. In Pennsylvania's gubernatorial race, Democrat Josh Shapiro has declared victory over Republican Doug Mastriano, but the race has not yet been officially called.

Predictions and Projections

Political analysts and pollsters have been making predictions and projections based on early vote counts and exit polls. According to FiveThirtyEight, the Democrats are favored to maintain control of the Senate, with a 68% chance of winning at least 50 seats. However, the House of Representatives remains a toss-up, with Republicans having a slight edge in the polls.

As the vote counting continues, more races are expected to be called in the coming hours and days. Stay tuned for live updates and analysis of the 2022 midterm elections.