Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- Millions of Americans are voting at polling stations across the United States to elect new members of Congress in the country's midterm elections.

The election is expected to play a major role in shaping the nation's political direction and the balance of power in Washington.

American voters are choosing representatives for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, alongside 35 seats in the Senate, including two special elections.

Several states are also holding gubernatorial elections.

The election comes at a critical moment for President Donald Trump's administration as Republican and Democratic parties compete to secure control of Congress for the remaining two years of his presidential term.

Republicans ho...