Democrats, Republicans battling down to the wire for control of Congress

The balance of power is up for grabs in Washington on Tuesday with Republicans optimistic that they can flip the U.S. House. Democrats concede their chances in the House don’t look great, but are fighting hard to win the Senate.

Democrats control the house right now, 220 to 212. So, Republicans only need to flip five seats to take control.

Since 1934, the President's party has lost an average of 28 house seats and four senate seats during midterm elections.