Results are still being finalized in key congressional and state legislature races across the country, but one thing that became clear overnight is that the 2022 midterm elections were not the red wave of Republican wins many pundits forecasted.

Much of the focus has shifted to the Senate, specifically a few select races that will decide control.

What do those terms mean and how have they become an issue for how elections are covered? An expert weighs in.

For those who enjoyed a break from political ads for a little while, get used to them ramping up again after the holiday season, if not sooner.