Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?
Here’s an hour-by-hour rundown of when polls close around the US, and some of the key races taking place
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Americans head to polls in midterm elections seen as referendum on Trump
Control of the Senate and House of Representatives, both currently held by the Republicans, is at stake
Three scenarios for how the US midterm results could unfold
Democratic wave or Republican resilience? Here are three possible outcomes after Americans have their say.
Voter voices: Trump's influence on US midterm voters
We asked voters whether they supported Trump in 2024, and how his performance in office is shaping their choices this time.
Which midterm candidates could make history? | CNN Politics
CNN’s Arlette Saenz reports on which candidates across the 2026 midterm election map could make history, breaking barriers around race, gender and religion in Senate and governors’ races.
CNN answers voter concerns on mail-in voting, election monitors | CNN Politics
As voters head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections, some have concerns about election security. CNN’s Marshall Cohen, who covers voting issues, answers two questions from voters in b…
Which 2028 hopeful won the midterm circuit? | CNN Politics
The results from the 2026 midterm elections could reveal which Democratic presidential contenders have made the biggest impression on their party. From California Gov. Gavin Newsom, to Rep.…
Trump targets voters with campaign speech at Reflecting Pool
In his last public speech before crucial midterm elections, the president gave a detailed recounting of the Washington landmark's troubled renovation.
Newscast - The US Midterms Unpacked In 39 Minutes - BBC Sounds
Everything you need to know about the US midterms and what they mean for America.
When will we know who won the US midterms?
Once polls close, it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks
When will we know who won the US midterms?
Once polls close, it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks
How to follow the election on the BBC
Whether you plan to follow the US midterms on TV, radio or online, the BBC has you covered.
Watch Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon Clip: Trump Says He Will Become "Mr. Veto" If Democrats Win Midterms, Gives Speech at Reflecting Pool - NBC.com
Watch Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon highlight: Trump Says He Will Become "Mr. Veto" If Democrats Win Midterms, Gives Speech at Reflecting Pool - NBC.com
Republicans hope to stave off predictions of midterm losses amid high costs and the Iran war | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has spent most of the last month trying to shore up red states that will decide the Senate today. Follow for live updates
Americans vote in midterms that could define Trump's closing chapter
The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.