How soon will we know who controls Congress? It could be a while. Here’s why

In some states, it takes days to count all the ballots.

The dawn illuminates the Senate side of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, a day before the midterm elections that will determine political control of Congress. [Photo: J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo]

The stakes in Tuesday’s election — which party will control Congress — are crystal clear. But when that will be known is impossible to say.The Associated Press will be calling races in all 435 House districts........

© Fast Company