on democracy. let's -- msnbc special midterm election coverage. joined by my colleagues, alicia menendez, and ayman mohyeldin. in less than 48 hours, we will have a first glimpse at election results, key races across the country. a new nbc poll out this morning offers us a hint of what to expect. in short, it's a jump ball. 47% of americans say they want a great deal of change in the direction that president biden is leading the country. that same poll shows a highly competitive campaign landscape ahead of tuesday's election. 48% of likely voters say they prefer a democratic-controlled congress. 47% want republicans in control. that kind of deadlock is not just being seen on a national level. take a look at wisconsin which has become a microcosm of american politics in 2022. the race between the incumbent democratic governor, tony evers, and his republican challenger,