Midterm Election Day

Governor Gretchen Whitmer walks out onto the stage to speak to her supporters well after midnight at an election night watch party at Motor City Casino in Detroit.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer walks out onto the stage to speak to her supporters well after midnight at an election night watch party at Motor City Casino in Detroit.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino in Detroit.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer walks out onto the stage to speak to her supporters well after midnight at an election night watch party at Motor City Casino in Detroit.

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II walks out onto the stage during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino in Detroit.

A box is spilled as election workers count absentee ballots at Huntington Place on election night in Detroit.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes remarks at the end of her election night party at The JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. The race was still too close to call at midnight.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes remarks at the end of her election night party at The JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. The race was still too close to call at midnight.

John James, the Republican candidate for Michigan's 10th congressional district speaks to his supporters at his election watch party in Shelby Township. James is running against Democrat and former prosecutor Carl Marlinga. By the end of the night, race was too close to call.

John James, the Republican candidate for Michigan's 10th congressional district speaks to his supporters at his election watch party in Shelby Township. James is running against Democrat and former prosecutor Carl Marlinga. By the end of the night, race was too close to call.

John James, the Republican candidate for Michigan's 10th congressional district speaks to his supporters at his election watch party in Shelby Township. James is running against Democrat and former prosecutor Carl Marlinga. By the end of the night, race was too close to call.

A pole worker flags a supervisor for a question on an absentee ballot at Huntington Place on election night in Detroit.

Elissa Slotkin addresses her supporters at her election night watch party in East Lansing, telling them they won't know the results of the election until the next day.

Supporters cheer as Elissa Slotkin addresses the crowd at her election night party in East Lansing.

Tom Barrett came down briefly to talk with the media still hanging around about the election numbers coming in for his district on election night in Lansing.

Tom Barrett came down briefly to talk with the media still hanging around about the election numbers coming in for his district on election night in Lansing.

Elissa Slotkin addresses her supporters at her election night watch party in East Lansing, telling them they won't know the results of the election until the next day.

Supporters cheer as Elissa Slotkin addresses the crowd at her election night party in East Lansing.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino in Detroit.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, left, is hugged by her wife Alanna Maguire while speaking during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino in Detroit.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaks during a Democratic Party election night event at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaks during a Democratic Party election night event at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaks during a Democratic Party election night event at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

People cheer during a Democratic party election night watch party at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Michigan Supreme Court justice Richard Bernstein speaks during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Michigan Supreme Court justice Richard Bernstein speaks during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich speaks during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Michigan Supreme Court candidate Kyra Bolden waves to the crowd after speaking during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes remarks at the end of her election night party at The JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. The race was still too close to call at midnight.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes remarks at the end of her election night party at The JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. The race was still too close to call at midnight.

Republican attorney general candidate Matt DePerno comes out to speak and says the race is not over at the Michigan Conservative Coalition election party at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi around midnight.

A pole worker flags a supervisor for a question on an absentee ballot at Huntington Place on election night in Detroit.

Students wait in line to vote at Michigan State University's Brody Hall on on election night. The poll site opened at seven this morning, but those in line by 8 p.m. have the right to vote. People cited being in line upwards of four hours. The line wrapped around corners as students waited to cast their votes.

Students wait in a long line to vote hour after the polls closed at Michigan State University's Brody Hall on on election night. The poll site opened at seven this morning, but those in line by 8 p.m. have the right to vote. People cited being in line upwards of four hours. The line wrapped around corners as students waited to cast their votes.

Students wait in a long line to vote hour after the polls closed at Michigan State University's Brody Hall on on election night. The poll site opened at seven this morning, but those in line by 8 p.m. have the right to vote. People cited being in line upwards of four hours. The line wrapped around corners as students waited to cast their votes.

Students wait in line to vote at Michigan State University's Brody Hall on on election night. The poll site opened at seven this morning, but those in line by 8 P.M. have the right to vote. People cited being in line upwards of four hours. The line wrapped around corners as students waited to cast their votes.

Students wait in line to vote at Michigan State University's Brody Hall on on election night. The poll site opened at seven this morning, but those in line by 8 P.M. have the right to vote. People cited being in line upwards of four hours. The line wrapped around corners as students waited to cast their votes.

Michigan State students at Brody Hall on campus in East Lansing wait in a long line to vote long after the polls closed. Everyone who was in line when the polls closed, gets to vote.

John James, the republican candidate for Michigan's 10th congressional district, speaks to attendees at his election watch party in Shelby Township as they await election results on Tuesday, November 8. James is running against Democrat and former prosecutor Carl Marlinga.

John James, the republican candidate for Michigan's 10th congressional district, speaks to attendees at his election watch party in Shelby Township as they await election results on Tuesday, November 8. James is running against Democrat and former prosecutor Carl Marlinga.

John James, the republican candidate for Michigan's 10th congressional district, speaks to attendees at his election watch party in Shelby Township as they await election results on Tuesday, November 8. James is running against Democrat and former prosecutor Carl Marlinga.

People cheer while listening to U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow speak during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

People cheer while listening to U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow speak during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Amway heir Dick DeVos and former US Secretary of Education under President Donald Trump Betsy DeVos enter the election night party for Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon in Grand Rapids.

Former Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land speaks with a Dixon supporter as the campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon at Dixon's election night party in Grand Rapids.

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow speaks during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Detroit Mayor Michael Duggan speaks during an election night watch party at Motor City Casino, in Detroit.

Election workers consult during absentee vote counting at Huntington Place on election night in Detroit.

Michigan State Governor Gretchen Whitmer shows a "My Body My Decision" shirt at the 14th District Democratic Headquarters, during the US midterm election in Detroit, Michigan, on November 8, 2022.

Republican candidate for governor Tudor Dixon casts her ballot Tuesday morning November 8th, 2022 in North Shores in Muskegon County. She was joined by her four daughters. (Photo by Katy Batdorff/Special to the Detrit News)

Democrat Hillary Scholten and supporters watch results come in for her U.S. Congressional race against Republican candidate John Gibbs Tuesday November 8th, 2022 in Grand Rapids.

Democrat Hillary Scholten hugs a supporter as they watch results come for her U.S. Congressional race against Republican candidate John Gibbs Tuesday November 8th, 2022 in Grand Rapids.

Republican John Gibbs talks to supporters as they watch the results of the midterm election between him and Democratic candidate Hillary Scholten Tuesday November 8th, 2022 in Grand Rapids.

Republican candidate John Gibbs talks to supporters as they watch the results of the midterm election between him and Democrat Hillary Scholten, Tuesday in Grand Rapids.

Supporters of Republican John Gibbs pray as they watch the results of the midterm election between him and Democrat Hillary Scholten, Tuesday in Grand Rapids.

Democrat Hillary Scholten and supporters watch results come in for her U.S. Congressional race against Republican candidate John Gibbs Tuesday November 8th, 2022 in Grand Rapids.

Democrat Hillary Scholten and supporters watch results come in her U.S. Congressional race against Republican John Gibbs, Tuesday November 8th, 2022 in Grand Rapids.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer thanks donors during a VIP party at her election night event at Motor City Casino Sound Board in Detroit on Nov. 8, 2022.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer thanks donors during a VIP party at her election night event at Motor City Casino Sound Board in Detroit on Nov. 8, 2022.

Shane Hernandez, running mate of Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon, talks to members of the news media at Dixon's election night party at The JW Marriott in Grand Rapids.

From left, Republican attorney general candidate Matt DePerno takes a photo with Cindi Holland of Howell, first vice president of the Republican Women's Federation of Michigan at the Michigan Conservative Coalition election party for attorney general candidate Matt DePerno and secretary of state candidate Kristina Karamo at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. on Nov. 8, 2022.

From left, Dawn Thorburn of Brownstown helps hold a t-shirt as Republican attorney general candidate Matt DePerno signs it at the Michigan Conservative Coalition election party at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. on Nov. 8, 2022. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)

A poll worker wears a "vote" mask as they check in voters on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

A supporter wears a Republican elephant logo pin while attending gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon's election night party in Grand Rapids.

A truck with absentee ballots arrives at Huntington Place on election night in Detroit.

Absentee vote-counters consult one another during vote counting at Huntington Place on election night in Detroit.

Absentee vote-counters wait for their shift to begin at Huntington Place on election night in Detroit.

A new shift of absentee vote-counters arrive at Huntington Place to count votes through the night in Detroit, Michigan.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Detroit News editorial page columnist Charlie LeDuff works as an election worker during absentee vote-counting at Huntington Place on election night in Detroit.

Kristine Christlieb of Church Militant gives a stand-up report on the floor of the vote-counting area inside Huntington Place in Detroit during the absentee vote-counting.

14-year election worker Anthony Rice, 63 from Detroit waits for his shift to begin at Huntington Place in Detroit. "I'm feeling blessed," he said.

Absentee vote-counters at Huntington Place get organized on election night in Detroit, Michigan.

Shane Hernandez, running mate of Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon, talks to members of the news media at Dixon's election night party at The JW Marriott in Grand Rapids.

Voters cast their ballot at Wilde Elementary School. November 8, 2022, Warren, MI.

A long line of voters waiting in line to complete an application to vote at Wilde Elementary School. November 8, 2022, Warren, MI.

A person leaves after voting on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Poll workers are seen in a reflection while members of the Orthodox Jewish community register to collect ballot papers at a polling center on, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Natalie Sanders, of Livonia, fills in her ballot at Holmes Middle School in Livonia, Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022.

People wait in line to vote at a polling place Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Former President Donald Trump walks out with Melania Trump, after voting at Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The shadow of a member of the orthodox jewish community is cast outside the polling center as they arrive to cast their ballots on, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

People vote at Holmes Middle School in Livonia, Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022.

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 08: Detroit residents vote at the Detroit Fire Department Engine 17 Ladder 7 firehouse on November 8, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. After months of candidates campaigning, Americans are voting in the midterm elections to decide close races across the nation. (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images)

A voter casts a ballot at Richmond Fire Station No. 19 during the US midterm election in Richmond, Virginia, on November 8, 2022. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly / AFP) (Photo by RYAN M. KELLY/AFP via Getty Images)

People drop off the ballots for the 2022 Midterm Elections in the rain at a ballot box outside the Los Angeles County Registrar in Norwalk, California, on November 8, 2022. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

People hold a Vote Party across the street from the Metropolitan Library polling station during the US midterm election in Atlanta, Georgia on November 8, 2022. (Photo by SETH HERALD / AFP) (Photo by SETH HERALD/AFP via Getty Images)

Kash Strong, 3, peeks out from under the curtain of a voting booth as his mother Sophia Amacker casts her vote on Election Day at the Martin Luther King Elementary School in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Lisa DalPra, 54, of Warren, votes inside a polling booth at Warren Mott H.S. November 8, 2022, Warren, MI. People voting at Warren Mott High School (precincts 40 & 41), November 8, 2022, Warren, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr).

Renee Tocco, 56, of Warren, votes inside a polling booth at Warren Mott H.S. November 8, 2022, Warren, MI. People voting at Warren Mott High School (precincts 40 & 41), November 8, 2022, Warren, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr).

Voters line up to complete their application card for precinct 40 to cast their vote at Warren Mott H.S. November 8, 2022, Warren, MI. People voting at Warren Mott High School (precincts 40 & 41), November 8, 2022, Warren, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr).

A sign reminds residents to do their civic duty on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Lewiston, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

The first voters of the day begin filling out their ballots at a polling site in the Brooklyn Museum as the doors open for the midterm election, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Supervisor Lou-Ann LaPorte looks on as a voter leaves the Aspray Boat House polling site after casting a ballot in the midterm election in Warwick, R.I., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano, right, and Christopher Burch with his daughter Sophia Burch, 4, left, vote at their polling place, the New LIFE Worship Center Church of God, in Fayetteville, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Poll worker Alany Gonzalez sets up another voting booth in front of dryers at the Su Nueva Lavanderia near Chicago's Midway Airport Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Election Official Jeff Burden, right, of Westland, assists voters as they cast their ballots in the tabulating machine, inside Edison Elementary School, Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022.

Voters sign applications to vote before receiving their ballots at Westland’s Precinct 29 inside Edison Elementary School, Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022.

Police provide security during the US midterm election at a polling station in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 2022.

Outside Edison Elementary School voting precinct in Westland, Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022.

Jacob Lewis, 3, waits at a privacy booth as his grandfather, Robert Schroyer, fills out his ballot while voting at Sabillasville Elementary School, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Sabillasville, Md.

A voter moves to cast her ballot at an electronic counting machine at a polling site in the Brooklyn Museum, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Republican ticket yard signs in front of a house in the 14200 block of Lowe Dr. in Warren. November 8, 2022, Warren, Mi.

Nicole Hoilman, 36, of Warren, cast her ballot at Lincoln Elementary School. November 8, 2022, Warren, Mi.

Gasia Oknayan, 22, of Novi, casts her ballot mid-day Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church on West 10 Mile Road in Novi, Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Albert ‘Sparky’ Sikes, of Westland, casts his ballot as he says, ‘don’t let the red hat fool you, I voted blue (Democrat) all the way,’ inside Edison Elementary School, Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022.

Voters sign applications to vote before receiving their ballots at Westland's Precinct 29 inside Edison Elementary School, Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022.

Korrie LeHue talks to her children (L-R) Madi, 2, Max, 6, and Millie, 8, all of Livonia, as she prepares to cast her vote at Holmes Middle School in Livonia, Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022.

Election Inspector Linda Grezlik wipes down pens and voting booths as she sanitizes the area at Holmes Middle School in Livonia, Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022.

Jon Murphy, of Livonia, casts his ballot as Election Officials Sandy Bertovick, center, and Diane Edwards, right, assist at Holmes Middle School in Livonia, Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022.

Bob Henrich (L), an Allegheny County polling coordinator, inspects the set-up of the polling place in a private residents garage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the US midterm elections on November 8, 2022.

Bill Gates, Chairman of the Maricopa Board of Supervisors, speaks about voting machine malfunctions at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center on November 08, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. He said that about 20 percent of polling stations in the county have had tabulation machine malfunctions, where some ballots cannot be read. These ballots, he said, are being set aside for tabulation at the central election center in the evening after the polls close. After months of candidates campaigning, Americans are voting in the midterm elections to decide close races across the nation.

Dejha Veasley, (c), 23, of Warren, cast her ballot at Wilde Elementary School. November 8, 2022, Warren, Mi.

Dejha Veasley, 23, of Warren, displays her “I voted” badge after voting at Wilde Elementary School. November 8, 2022, Warren, Mi. \

Voters cast their ballot at Wilde Elementary School. November 8, 2022, Warren, MI.

Floyd Hine, 54, of Warren, cast his ballot at Lincoln Elementary School. November 8, 2022, Warren, Mi.