Election Day 2018: Live With NPR

4 scenarios for what might happen on election night

4 Scenarios For What Might Happen A lot can happen Tuesday, the culmination of a long midterm campaign that will provide the first nationwide measure of the U.S. electorate since Donald Trump was elected president. One narrative has become dominant: Democrats are likely to gain control of the House, and Republicans hold the Senate, if not expand their majority there. That narrative is largely based on national polls, and caution should be urged. Pollsters have made a lot of adjustments to hopefully correct what they got wrong in 2016, but they can't tell you precisely who is going to show up to vote. Here is what's at stake for Republicans Here is what's at stake for Democrats So everyone should be prepared for surprises — because there always are some. That's the beauty of campaigns and voting.   Here are four scenarios — Domenico Montanaro, NPR’s lead political editor Election Night Live 2018 Read Find live coverage, results and analysis on NPR.org Follow @nprpolitics on Twitter and on Facebook at NPR Politics Watch these races: an hour-by-hour breakdown Get caught up on our latest elections coverage Listen Tune in to NPR special coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET Get up-to-date results and analysis on NPR One Enable the NPR One skill on Alexa and log in to your account. Then say, “Alexa, ask NPR One to catch me up on the elections.” Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast You received this message because you're subscribed to our Breaking News Alerts emails. |  Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002