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Republicans are defending a 53-47 majority in the Senate, as Democrats aim to flip enough seats to gain control.

Will Democrats or Republicans win control of the House in the 2026 election? Follow the midterm election results here.

EXCLUSIVE: “If the Republicans lose both the House and the Senate, I think it will be, in my estimation, entirely down to that decision to attack Iran and the economic fallout from that decision,” says Piers Morgan of the ongoing war, the ramifications for today’s midterms and Donald Trump. “It’s very hard to see how […]

Jennifer Lawrence encouraged her 8.7 million Instagram followers to vote on Election Day by channeling her iconic role of Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunter Games.” The Oscar winner posted a photo of herself on Instagram giving the franchise’s trademark three-finger salute along with the caption: “Midterms [baby]. Don’t forget who burns with us. Go vote.” […]

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On election night, photographers will be in position, ready to snap history-making moments. It's something Pulitzer-prize-winner photographer David Hume Kennerly, has done for decades.

America is voting in its midterm elections, which may be the final word on how Donald Trump's presidency will end. Follow our live blog.

Polls to start closing in waves across the country, with the earliest closures at 23:00 GMT in Indiana and Kentucky.

Refresh for latest… Networks got their first glimpse at the sentiment of the electorate, with a batch of preliminary voter poll information showing dismal approval ratings for Donald Trump and the state of the country. Per CNN, Trump’s approval rating was at 38% with 62% disapproving. That is seven points lower than Trump’s approval in […]

Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.

The Democratic senator from Connecticut, who is 53, began experiencing symptoms while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday, his office said.

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin joins CBS News to discuss plans for Tuesday's midterms amid an announcement from DHS that it will not be sending immigration enforcement agents to the polls. Following the conversation with Mullin, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez provided additional context.

Here's a national look at what's on voters' minds in the 2026 midterm elections as they cast their ballots.

Ballot storage facilities have been targeted, election materials damaged and arrests made across several provinces, leaving thousands of police and the IEC racing to secure the voting process ahead of Wednesday’s polls.

Michael Laws hit out at the women leading the Opportunity Party on his radio show.

Consulta a qué hora se conocen los resultados de las elecciones en California hoy, dónde seguir el escrutinio y cuándo se certifican los votos.

Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has said that the US midterm elections will impact the ongoing war in his country

Willis spoke to media before boarding National's campaign bus headed for Auckland.

Welcome to a special Election Day edition of the From the Politics Desk newsletter, where we’re putting all the links and information you’ll need when the vote tallies start rolling in tonight in one place.

NASA astronaut Anil Menon demonstrated on social media how he cast his ballot for Harris County in Texas, from space.

Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma City man with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder and ominous warnings about treason to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.

Yle välittää suorana yhdysvaltalaisen kumppaninsa, CBS:n vaaliohjelman America Decides: Election 2026.

A last-minute multibillion-rand deal that affects an estimated 35,000 municipal workers is something the City of Johannesburg can’t afford and, according to experts, smacks of underhanded electioneering by the ANC in the lead-up to the elections.

Here's a one-stop shop helping you compare campaign promises.

Follow along with our rolling coverage of all the latest news and developments from around Australia and the world.

Scorching temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms predicted for election day could dampen turnout, especially if voters plan to head for polling stations late.

Kayzel Forbes, the DA’s Ward 50 candidate in Nelson Mandela Bay, says she will not be deterred after her house in Kariega was petrol-bombed while her teenage daughter was asleep inside.

Politicians in KwaZulu-Natal are almost done kissing babies and making wild promises. On Wednesday, voters go to the polls in an election that could reshape the province’s political landscape.

Some ballot scanners at polling sites in Westchester County, New York, are down, officials said. CBS News' Shannelle Kaul has more.

It's the midterms! Here's a fun fact for you as you head to the polls: Gas prices today are the highest ever recorded for a US Election Day. The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.12 and $6.28 for a gallon of diesel, according to GasBuddy. Meanwhile, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which is […]

<p>Americans voted on Tuesday in a midterm election seen as a nationwide referendum on US President Donald Trump that could wrest control of Congress from his Republican Party and impose major restraints on the remaining two years of his presidency.</p> <p>Polls predict the Democrats will win a majority in the House of Representatives and possibly seize the

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Herman Mashaba’s refusal to work with Helen Zille could reshape Johannesburg’s coalition talks, giving the ANC a decisive role in choosing the mayor.

Solar stocks see heavy call activity as voting gets underway

<p>Americans voted on Tuesday in a midterm election seen as a nationwide referendum on US President Donald Trump that could wrest control of Congress from his Republican Party and impose major restraints on the remaining two years of his presidency.</p> <p>Polls predict the Democrats will win a majority in the House of Representatives and possibly seize the

Flash floods, torrential rain and tornadoes have disrupted midterm election day in several US states.

Follow the results of the 2026 US midterm elections and who controls the House and Senate, updated as races are called.

Fuel prices vary across the states expected to determine control of the Senate.

With no party expected to secure an outright majority, smaller and newer political formations could have a decisive say in who governs Nelson Mandela Bay. Whoever takes the reins will inherit a municipality grappling with deep administrative and financial problems.

The National Party campaign bus departs Wellington for Auckland this morning.

It’s Election Day in America, which means that pundits were falling over each other to discuss the day’s results as soon as the polls opened. At stake: all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 Senate seats and plenty of high-profile state races. Here’s what some of the country’s loudest and most influential talkers […]

Political parties are laying out their visions for the state's future, as voters prepare to head to the polls on November 28.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, says the Nigeria Police Force is ready for the successful conduct of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-ready-for-2027-elections-says-ig/

Election Day is upon us. Here's how to stream dedicated news programming on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MS Now and NewsNation without a traditional TV plan.

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From drunk-driving allegations to murder convictions, Nelson Mandela Bay’s local government election contestants come with some colourful backgrounds.

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His dislike of two party leaders sparks his attack on two election signs.

Here's a quick summary of the most important things to keep an eye on in today's US midterm elections, including when it's the best time to take a break and touch some grass.

ABC News legal contributor James Sample breaks down rulings involving elections in California and Alaska.

Police are investigating the motive in murder of MKP coordinator as political killings rise during municipal elections.

Many ballot scanners are down across New York's Westchester County, officials say. However, voters can still vote, as emergency backup procedures are in place. CBS News legal expert Chris Krebs has more on election security and technology.

The battle for control is playing out mostly in states and districts President Donald Trump previously won by wide margins.

The 2026 midterm elections will determine the scope of President Donald Trump’s power in his final two years in office, and signal what voters care about going into the 2028 presidential election. While this year’s races are expected to be most broadly defined by affordability issues, there are several topics impacting the tech industry that […]

"We have to keep America great. We're great now. We were terrible two years ago," US President Donald Trump told the Fox &amp; Friends show in a final TV phone-in pitch to voters.

However Election Day 2026 unfolds, the PBS News team will be here to bring you results and insights Wednesday morning as returns continue to roll in.