companies and countries are rethinking everything and making major changes. you reviewed this week on d, w. ah ah, ah, this is dw news live from berlin. results are coming in from us selections that will set the course for the next 2 years of jo widens presidency and the future of the united states. one of the winners is already clear. republican ron at santas is re elected governor of florida. but with counting underway,

other races are much closer as voters decide who will control both houses of congress stay with us, pretty w's team coverage from across the united states. ah . hello m clair richardson. thank you so much for joining us. it's 4 o'clock in the morning here in berlin, that's 10 pm on the east coast of the united states. and more results from these high stakes, mid term elections are starting to arrive with republicans taking the lead in the house. but the race for the senate, neck and neck, and there have been no surprises so far and with most said still to declare the big picture remains unclear. americans have been choosing lawmakers for the entire house of representatives. that's 435 seats. and a 3rd of the seats in the senate. democrats currently control both chambers of congress, but also just,

they could lose the house to the republicans derailing president idence agenda. phillips taking to the numbers and take a look at the total number of seats, starting with a look at the senate and the votes that are not up for grabs in the selection. you can see you need $51.00 or 50 plus the vice president for majority. now we see those newly decided seats coming in at this point. democrats with 41 seats against 40 seats for the republicans. we're going to take a look now at the house that's 47 out of the 435 seats have so far gone to the democrats, 83 to the republicans. but of course, for both chambers still too early to draw any conclusions ro can razor thin margin here in key races. so a for extra may not be available for days to come. i'd like to get across to d, w correspondent, assuming condo in washington, d. c. assuming we heard earlier of that big win for ron. just santas. what more can

you tell us about that? yeah, very big when indeed, claire just looking now at the numbers around 90 percent of votes are in there in florida. it looks like rhonda santas is up route, 59.5 percent to 40 percent. it was rivaled charlie, chris, who by the way is a former republican ran against rhonda santas as a democrat in this race. so rhonda sent us winning reelection as governor handily that was expected, posted heavily favor him a leading into election day. but it is quite remarkable to see this margin of victory for rhonda santas. and i think one point that's important to note, they're clear that it looks like rhonda sent us, might even carry miami dade county, the city of miami as a heavily democratic city. so that will be something interesting to watch if that result does end up in his favor. the reason we're all paying attention to rhonda centers of course is that he's a huge star and the republican party. and he is considered a potential challenger for the presidency and the next presidential election 2024.

that is if he can get past the former president, donald trump, a debt from endorsed run to santa. so when he ran for governor in 2018, he takes credit for run descent is becoming the star that he's become. and indeed it's going to be interesting to see how rhonda santas navigates his popularity. among so many republicans across the country with donald trump's aspirations to run for president. again, at least we believe those are his aspirations. we are expecting him, the former president, donald trump, to announce a week from now. so again, rhonda santis, putting his sample victory there on the rates in florida and proving again that he is very popular. and you say certainly a political tight rope. would there be walking? no else no more close. more poles are closing across the united states. what other results should we be washing? well, as you said in the lead, in clear there are some razor thin races that were watching right now in the senate, for example, in the state of georgia in the states of pennsylvania in nevada,

also in arizona. but those races really are too early to say anything about we had up with you also mentioned your in your lead that we'd been predicting or observers rather had been predicting that we would see a red su nami, that the republicans could take the house of representatives and possibly even the senate, what we have seen so far is that democrats have managed to hold on to some important seats, for example, in the state of virginia. and that would indicate that perhaps that red wave might not be as big as some of the polls, as some of the observers had predicted. and a few interesting 1st that i wanna point out to you, claire, we seen maryland elect its 1st black governor, ever west, more elected there. we've seen the state of massachusetts elect, it's 1st openly gay governor, a more he lead there at that also went from republican hands to democrat hands and back to the state of florida. claire, that state electing its 1st gen z, a member of congress, max frost. they are only 25 years old. so some interesting 1st coming into us. always something interesting happening in florida. we heard earlier

a little bit from us voters. can you tell us in broader terms what the top issues are that are shaping these races? well, definitely the economy. i mean he can't get past that one of your talk to voters here. you certainly hear the word inflation at. we know that the cost of food, of gas, of living costs of rent have been soaring. and that is something that's affecting families across the country, so that is top of mind for so many voters. but beyond that, claire, it really depends on which voters, on which side of the all you speak to, for republicans beyond the economy. they speak about crime, that is something that republicans have really a gone and hammered home with their, of route their base rather in the last few weeks ahead of the election. and that's the topic that has come up time and again with republican voters, also immigration, the policy at the border, particularly a in border states like texas and arizona on the other side of the aisle, democrats talk a lot about abortion being a really important driving factor of bringing a voters out to the polls,

they see the issue of protecting reproductive rights is one that they need to be able to protect going forward, which is why they're casting their ballots and democracy with more than $300.00 election deniers running up and down the ballot for the republicans. many democrats telling us stacy this election as essential, protecting democracy going forward. especially looking ahead to that 2024 presidential election. and so what else can we expect to hear for the rest of the evening? well i think we're going to have to wait and see what types of results we get actually cleared. because of course, some states will send us some, some pretty solid results, initial results that we can rely on to call races. but other states we're going to have to wait and see something we've heard from both republicans and democrats as we have to be patient. so the state like pennsylvania or wisconsin, for example. we've seen a big number of male in ballots sent in those states, and they only started counting them today on election day here in the us. so it could take days even weeks before we get more firm results from those states. so

i'd say we can expect to get some from results, but for some of those key races like pennsylvania, we might have to wait our correspondence on the in washington d. c. thanks so much for that update. now as we heard of it from sumi voters saying that one of the most important issues for them in this election are inflation and the economy. perhaps not surprising, considering how much people are paying now for gasoline and groceries compared to just a year ago. let's take a closer look though, at what's on the mind of a voters across the united states. you know, the economy is, is rigged for the wealthy. and, you know, and if we don't change that, you know, we're sunk. we've got to do something to reverse the inflationary trend that the, you know, in the democrats are spending out of control congress and spending out of control needs to come back in life. honestly,

the abortion rights are really big right now. as a woman, i feel like it's really important to protect our health, and those who can't help themselves. it's just better for all the women who can have that right care. while the number one thing is the pro life issue, it's been disgusting. watching joe biden proclaimed himself as a catholic and not standing for pre born citizens of our nation. i think the crime issues overblown. i. it's really a lot of rhetoric and fear monitoring. i think that if we take appropriate steps to protect ourselves and will be safe and well, i like to vote of every election, but i think especially this time it's about reproductive rates. it's about the environment. it's about ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to vote republican because i want them to start run this country like a business like trumped in ok. get us back on track, please. i came today to vote for democratic parties and for to keep women in power . because i believe that the votes of the majority are not being put into

considerations, expressions, members of the trans community, the eligibility community and people of color. i don't believe that our interests are being valued at all by people in power, of course inflation, the economy purchase or her and i thought is going to be able to this year and i won't have to wait another year. so it's back. so let's take insulin, when data is peter rollin doll, he's part of our election team. and joining me now in the studio appears we just heard from those voters, the economy has been at central to these races. how is that reflecting on president joe biden? and the democrats in congress, right? so above all, it's really hurt the with one of the key boating groups in the american electorate . that has long been firmly in the democrats corner. and that is working class so

called blue color voters, voters without a college degree. that often do jobs that are a bit more, you know, working in the industry or and they really, really, really felt the, the heat or the bright of a lot of this inflation. and they are increasingly turning away from democrats, because there is a sense that democrats are more preoccupied with so called woke identity issues. they're more concerned about transgender rights. then there are about pocket book issues. they make up about 40 percent of all borders. that's what they did in 2020 and so it is absolutely crucial that democrats somehow managed to win, at least a chunk of those voters back if they want to have any shot at least retaining the senate this midterm election. and i think one of the states that really kind of become the microcosm of this fight to struggle over a working class voters,

it's pennsylvania. it's a state that used to be firmly democratic. it's become much more of about a ground state, a state that obama one when he ran for president that trump, than one in 2016 and that bite, and only narrowly one in 2020 and biden is from that state is. so that really speaks to how big trouble they are. and we see john ferryman there that is the democratic candidate who's been kind of seen as a rising star, maybe a blueprint for democrats attempts to try to win back that part of the electorate. he's, you know, we see him there with his hoodie on. we're in short trying to portray himself as kind of working class guy who can speak to that group. it's had some effect, but he also suffered a near feed fatal stroke that's impaired his hearing and his ability to speak. and that's rate a lot of questions whether or not he can actually,

when the see people are questioned whether he is fit to take that off. so he's facing a republican challenge. i was want to talk about the other demographics that traditionally go in favor. the democratic party, traditionally black voters, latino voters, have been a major part of the democratic base. are we continuing to see that in this year? has been terms. yeah, i mean we're, we're seeing especially with black voters and that is a key group also. they helped carry biden, and the democrats to not only when the white house, but also the senate, and the house in the 2020 raises, particularly in georgia, where they were absolutely instrumental in securing locking up some senate seats. there that help put democrats over the top. what we are see though, black women, if you start really looking into the data, black women are still very firmly on the side of democrats. black men are starting to look a bit elsewhere. part of the reason for that is, you know, both sat black men, but also latino voters, as you mentioned culturally, are

a bit more conservative. but also we're starting to see that this is a group that law was on the democrat side. but they're not a monolithic group, they care about pocket book book issues. they care about crime. they often live in communities that are the most hard hit by a lot of these things by crime and by inflation. and so we are starting to see again that there is a greater trust the democrats or may be willing to try to try out something new. and so they're looking to republicans and just a sliver of that really could help swing very tight elections. so that's going to be very, very interesting to watch. as one of these themes, you're touching on have been a very key to the messaging of the republicans and democrats. we've hinted at it, but can you break down for us? there's 2 big names overshadowing this election at donald trump, a former president large joe biden. the current president. what do they have to do with these midterms? well, what we're seeing is a bite and a mean. it's not unusual that we see in the midterms. you know that, that voters are turning on the incumbent precedent,

but what we are seeing is that biden is proving maybe even bigger drac than in previous elections. his approval ratings are at around 40 percent. if you compare that with obama and try, i mean it, obama had, i think, a 20 point of lead at that point it has stations, presidency is about the same level as trump. so we're seeing a lot of democratic can, is actually trying to distance himself from that, from trump. we're obviously expecting him to maybe announce his run for the presidency. he's hinted at him, he's definitely hinted at it. so i think that's what a lot of people big he's hand pick some 330 candidates this season. so you know, they are really when we large and it is also a taste of what to come probably in 2024. okay. thank you so much for that update that here. well, it all with our elections team. let's go to the u. s. state of arizona in the southwest. it's home to one of the most watched contests in this election. the

republican candidate for governor has echoed former president. donald trump's claims that the 2020 election was stolen despite official investigations and court challenges. finding those claims to be baseless. we're going to go to our correspondent in phoenix in just a moment. but 1st, let's take a closer look at kerry lake meat. kerry lake, the former fox news tv host, who's becoming the new figure, head of trump, make america great. again, republicans the main calling card. this is called joe biden, and illegitimate crisis. was that mean? he lost the election a nation, be in the white house. we had a corrupt election. it was that promotion of the big steel lie about the 2020 presidential election that drew from support. and his seal of approval was what she needed to go from regional celebrity, to republican candidate for arizona, governor. he is how term free counts the moment their political alliance caught

fire. i met her and almost immediately i said this one is in grad about and a person who you just saw, one of the hardest politicians in this world. i think at this moment that i think it's going to be that way for a long time. she's incredible. like tom lake is tough on immigration and anti abortion, but most of all she has what it takes to command a political congregation. god is with us. he has chosen me and he has chosen you and i don't believe for one second that god makes mistakes. that talent has led many to tip as a potential running made to trump. if he runs again in 2024, he supported the police, which. so let's get across to phoenix where i'm now joined by our washington bureau chief in s. paul, who is following the race in arizona. as i have to ask you about kerry lake of 1st

poles have close there in arizona. and i want to ask you what you can tell us about that. right? ports of close, like a little bit more than an hour ago. and there were some questions if they, if voting would be extended. why? because some of the printer student work in about 60 polling stations or so. so the republicans filed the request to extend the boarding time by the judge denied it. the republicans did that because early body was super high here in the state of arizona and normally stem abroad. so mainly go out and go vote early. so the republicans wanted to make sure that every one of their party affiliates had the chance to ode. we're here actually at an event from the republican party carry leg is expected to speak a very soon, and i'm here with me called she is a huge carry leg friend. she just told me nicole, why is that carry lake is very reliable. she's a mom, she's

a hard worker. she did not grow up in politics. so a lot of us can relate to her. so what topics interests you most when it comes to kerry lake a most is the protection of our children. you know, with the border wide open, we had thousands of people coming. a lot of them bringing fentenol and there's trafficking happening of children. and that's my number one issue because i have children and carry brings up that every time i've heard her speak. do you think she will win tonight? i do. i know she'll and tonight and what if she doesn't win? she'll win. okay, because i thank you so very much. thank you very much. so clear and this is the overall feeling here. she will win and there is no other opportunity, let's say no other possibility. okay, and you can hear also from that republican voter, very motivated by fears that are front and center in the republicans campaigns about immigration at the u. s. southern border with mexico. now kerry,

like one of the other things that she's known for, however, is election denial, echoing some of donald trump's baseless claims about a stolen election in 2020. okay. tell us about that. absolutely right clan. that's also what nicole said. i am the carrie lake herself, keeps saying that i win, and if i don't win, it's only because the elections are rigged. and that is a huge problem not only for this midterm selection, but maybe even for further elections to come. because you will be submitted to elections. it's not only about governors or senators, it's also about judges and state supreme court judges will, will, in 2024 decide whether or the elections or the presidential elections were rigged or not. so if you have election deniers in office who only care about their own party or candidates the day when that could be very, very problematic,

or for a democratic system, if deniers by the end of the day decide over the outcome of elections, all right, that's all we have time for right now that a dw washington bureau chief in as paul in phoenix, arizona. thank you so much for that update. all the world is watching the u. s. mid terms aware that the outcome will affect not only domestic issues, but also of course, american foreign policy. and the war in ukraine in particular, is a concern for american voters. and some are questioning how much longer the u. s. should support ukraine fight against russia. russia's war against ukraine is one. the u. s. has not been able to look away from americans have already sent more than $60000000000.00 worth of assistance into this was a democrat president joe biden has promised to continue to do all it takes to defend ukraine. sovereignty as americans head to the polls in the mid term

elections, us congress is expected to touch more republican. and the big question everybody is asking is, what impacts that will have on us assistance to ukraine and other allies? well, the answer depends on who you are. there will be enough support, no matter who controls which house and given president biden still in the white house. so i, i am quite confident that very, very strong support will continue for ukraine. yet one prominent republican stuff, it's sending a very different signal ahead of the elections. kevin mccarthy is the top republican in the house of representatives. he says he believes americans would no longer be willing to write a blank check to ukraine in the face of a biting recession back home. after all, the soaring prices of gas, food, and housing top, the list of worries for ordinary americans democrat, feel that

a republican majority in congress could soon make ukraine a domestic bargaining chip. but poll, so more than 2 thirds of americans back us assistance to ukraine, even if there is a republican majority in the house and or the senate. i think perhaps the experience of working together are so closely and so confidentially and with so much trust on sanctions might perhaps help if you lose 10 who's over trade protectionism in general. or over the larger question of how to deal with malignant chinese behavior in the trade and technology route. i'm going to say i'm cautiously optimistic on that. warnings that china may try to invade taiwan rather sooner than later could become the next test for the west. on

for americas willingness to pay a price for global leadership. so of more mid term elections coverage for you at the top of the hour. but for now, let's turn around to some other stories that are making headlines around the world . countries vulnerable to the effects of climate change have pleaded for urgent financial support from richer nations at the cop 27 international climate conference in egypt. many industrialized countries have so far been avoiding the question of compensation, but the issue was put on the conferences agenda for the 1st time this year. the wreckage of the plane that crashed in lake victoria on sunday has been recovered. 19 people died in the crash tans and he has deadliest in decades, who he say bad weather was likely to blame the amount of and a single ticket holder has one of the largest lottery prize in the u. s. history, a record $2000000000.00 jackpot. only one of millions of tickets sold across the

country match all 6 numbers in the draw. the lucky winner can choose whether to take $1400000000.00 and a lump sum or the entire amount over the next 30 years. only 2 weeks left until the world cup and guitar and serious questions remain about the gulf states, treatment of gay and lesbian visitors. that after the guitar, a world cup and bastard, gave an interview to german public broadcaster and describe homosexuality as a damage in the mines. with less than 2 weeks to go before the world cut kicks off in guitar, the nation's world cup ambassador has said l g b t q, tourists will be accepted. but colleagues, so mom followed that with this declaration, they have to accept our rules here in islamic law. homosexuality is her arm or forbid this had um you know, had on, let's read us adam. yeah. adam. so he would say for me, what are you doing? what do you think a is hut him? because what is her mom?

i am not a big one, big muslim. what's his head on? why? because the damage and the mind. germany's interior minister was quick to respond condemning the comments a truly, since i choice, of course the statements are terrible that and that's also the reason why we are working to improve things from that perspective inc. and tar for this l g, b, t q rides, groups have called on fee for to pressure guitar to decriminalize, same sex relations, and protect the l g b t q community. about 1200000 international visitors are expected to attend the world cup in guitar. and former 5th of president, st. glasser has called the decision to award guitar the hosting rights back in 2010 . a mistake latter. believe the nation is too small and our football in the world cup are too big for it's more than this year's tournament has been jogged by criticism over guitars, human rights record. and before we go,

a reminder of our top story. republicans are currently taking the lead in the race for the house in the us, mid term elections. the fight for control of the senate is mac and mac. there have been no surprises so far and with most races too early to called. it's not yet clear to take control of congress as high stakes selection. as you update our of course, you can always find more on our website at w dot com or check us out on social media at the news. play. richardson for lynn. thank you so much. for watching ah ah, with

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