Democrats take House; Republicans hold Senate – Americans vote in mid-term elections.

Americans hit the polls today, with the following at stake:

• All 435 lower house seats up for re-election
• 35 senate seats
• 36 state and 3 territory governorships.

Turnout has been high, with long queues at voting stations.

Producers:

• Chris Dastoor

Speakers:

• Alizah Salario