The Wall Street Journal offers this spectator’s guide (free link) to tonight’s results-watching.
Though Republican prospects seem slightly brighter in the Senate, where six seats currently determine political control, enough of these races are now toss-ups to put the Democrats within striking distance. Judging from the polls, the over-under betting on Democratic pickups of Senate seats hovers at around five.
For political spectators, the bad news is this: Razor-edge contests can spark legal challenges and recounts that can take days to sort out. The good news: Many of the most important races are in the Eastern and Central time zones. If an angry tide is poised to swamp Republicans, it could be apparent before most political junkies call it a night. Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York together hold 24 of the most competitive House seats in the country.