9 important American states in the elections; Which current leads? All eyes are on the 9 important states in the US, which are witnessing close competition in the midterm elections for Congress, because these elections will determine the party that will control the Senate and will show how far Trump can advance his plans in the next two years. America's important electoral states are Michigan, Texas, Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Nebraska, Ohio and South Carolina. Meanwhile, the results of polls in America point to the lead of the Democrats.