In the US riding on an anti-incumbency wave sweeping the country opposition republican are poised to take control of the House of Representatives. The Democrats are likely to retain the Senate with a slender margin. Counting began soon after polling closed in 50 states of the country. Initial trends indicate that the Republicans are sweeping the polls as predicted by various opinion polls. The party needs 39 seats to win majority in the House of Representatives. AIR correspondent covering the election reports from Las Vagas that American elections sees a fascinating story unfold as the balance of powers shifts to the Republicans in the Congress.