A number of notable races are taking place today in the US midterm elections. Americans are voting for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of 100 seats in the Senate - the two bodies that make up Congress. Governors are also being chosen in 36 out of 50 states. For more on the U.S. elections, we cross to Kevin McAleese in Washington.

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