Democrats aim to retake Senate from Republicans as Americans go to polls

Party hopes disapproval with Trump’s presidency gives them advantage as Republicans defend slim majorityRepublicans are defending their majority in the US Senate against resurgent Democrats, who believe voters’ dissatisfaction with Donald Trump will put them back in control of Congress’ upper chamber just two years after being driven into the minority.The first race results have begun trickling in, with the Associated Press calling the Virginia Senate election for Democratic incumbent Mark Warner, who was expected to win. Continue reading...