The Brief
- Ahead of the midterms, the spotlight is on the balance of power on Capitol Hill.
- Local voters raised concerns about the cost of living and the presence of the National Guard.
- Early voting turnout outpaced the 2022 midterm elections across the DMV region.
WASHINGTON – On the eve of Election Day, the national spotlight remains fixed on Capitol Hill, where control of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives hangs in the balance.
What we know:
Key races across battleground states will determine the federal balance of power, but for voters across Washington, D.C., local issues and everyday pressures, like the economy and the presence of the National Guard, are driving decisions at the ballot box.…