Three scenarios for how the US midterm results could unfold – BBC

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Democratic wave or Republican resilience? Here are three possible outcomes after Americans have their say. After months of campaigning and billions of dollars spent on the US midterms, election day is finally here. According to the latest public opinion surveys, Democrats appear to have the upper hand – but polls haven't always been reliable, and this year could have its own share of surprising results. In broad strokes, however, there are three possible outcomes after Americans have their say. Here's a look at what they could be, what the early signs might be as results come in (which you can follow later on our results page) and what it could mean for the country.

If history is any guide, midterm elections tend to favour the out-of-power party. Add in what polls suggest is a historically unpopular president, a war with Iran that has driven up consumer costs and some controversial policies – like aggressive immigration enforcement and support for data centre construction – and you have the conditions for a so-called electoral wave. In this first