Welcome to LSE USAPP’s live coverage of the 2014 U.S. midterm elections. Throughout election day and overnight, USAPP Managing Editor, Chris Gilson, and a team of academic experts will be giving live commentary and reactions to developments as they unfold.

For our UK-based readers, Carl Cullinane of Democratic Audit has created a helpful infographic showing the expected poll closure times across the country*. Results are likely to be announced soon after the polls close.

*Times indicate when all polls across the state are expected to be closed

Shortened link for this liveblog: http://bit.ly/LSEmidterms