Tue Nov 03 2026 - 12:51
Main Points
- Voters in the United States are electing members of Congress, which is made up of two parts – the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- With Ireland five hours ahead of the US east coast, the first polls will close at 11pm our time.
- The outcome will determine which political party – Donald Trump’s Republicans or opposition Democrats – controls Congress and how easily the US president can advance his agenda.
Key Reads
- What are the US midterms and what do they mean for Donald Trump?
- US midterm election night: When Irish viewers can expect key calls
- Keith Duggan: Trump proclaims ‘golden age’ while US midterm polls are flashing historical defeats
- Analysis: The US midterms show a blue surge. Can we trust them?
Source: The Irish Times · Conor Pope
At a glance
- Topic
- Politics
- Country
- 🇮🇪 IE
- Publisher language
- EN
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