Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is projected to win reelection in Georgia according to Ddhq. He was facing Republican Representative Mike Collins and was consistently leading in the polls. President Donald Trump's popularity in the state has been sinking due to high fuel and food prices. (Source: Bloomberg)
Exit polls are flowing in as midterm voting wraps up across states. Major Garrett has the latest.
Early exit polls on Tuesday from CBS News reported 38 percent of voters who spoke to the outlet approved of President Trump, notably fewer than exit polling during midterm cycles in his first term and the previous three presidents. The approval rating was also lower than exit polling in 2006, when 43 percent of voters…
Party hopes disapproval with Trump’s presidency gives them advantage as Republicans defend slim majority Republicans are defending their majority in the US Senate against resurgent Democrats, who believe voters’ dissatisfaction with Donald Trump will put them back in control of Congress’ upper chamber just two years after being driven into the minority. The first race results have begun trickling in, with the Associated Press calling the Virginia Senate election for Democratic incumbent Mark Warner, who was expected to win. Continue reading...
Hollywood’s biggest names are split between Mayor Karen Bass and her challenger Nithya Raman over who should lead Los Angeles.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner is projected to win a fourth term as Virginia’s senator, defeating Republican and retired Army Gen. Bert Mizusawa, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). DDHQ projected Warner as the winner with zero percent of the vote reported shortly after polls closed at 7 p.m. EST. Warner has served in the upper…
Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
Journalists for The Times are watching for election issues, problems at the polls and misinformation, reporting tips to one main place.
Tuesday on the News Hour, voters across the country head to the polls to decide control of the House and Senate in a midterm election widely seen as a referendum on President Trump and his administration. A look at the DOJ's efforts to change voter rolls and even block some results. Plus, as more Americans vote early, a new survey aims to better capture how and why they cast their ballots.
President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."
“An 18-year-old stood his ground at the polls in New Hampshire today and was assaulted for it,” Turning Point Action posted on X, sharing a video of the incident.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Tuesday dismissed a warning from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers could try to intimidate voters at the polls. “I don’t understand why Hillary is still relevant,” Mullin told Fox News host Will Cain ahead of election…
On Election Day, candidates, campaigns and analysts are looking for more than the total number of voters. They also want to know who showed up to the polls and what issues were on their minds. Traditional exit polls are evolving as the way people vote has changed. Deema Zein takes a closer look at some of the data behind the election.
As voters head to the polls, NBC News exit polls captured voters thoughts on the economy. NBC News' Christine Romans compares those exit polls to those during President Trump's first midterms in 2018.
With control of the US Congress on the line, results from Tuesday's races will have marked implications for the country.
Polls closed in parts of Indiana and Kentucky on Tuesday, as Americans rendered their verdict on the first two years of President Donald Trump’s turbulent second term.
We’re tracking results in contested races. Results will come in all night after the first polls close at 6 p.m. ET.
The White House spent Election Day broadcasting optimism about Republicans’ chances of holding their congressional majorities, but the mood was much more tense behind closed doors. Election Day turnout in some states, especially Florida, Ohio, and Texas, suggested that President Donald Trump’s final blitz across red states was working. However, multiple White House and Trumpworld […]
Key states like Florida, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina see record turnout as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term Track live results from all 50 states As polls begin to close on election night, some early House and Senate races could indicate which way the election is trending – whether Democrats are set for the blowout they’re hoping for, or whether Republicans will defy the polls and hold onto control of Congress. There’s a strong possibility we won’t have an idea which party will come out on top until tomorrow or later this week. But these states might provide some early signs (timings are in ET): Kentucky (polls begin closing at 6pm) Florida (polls begin closing at 7pm) Virginia (polls begin closing at 7pm) Ohio (polls begin closing at 7:30pm) North Carolina (polls begin closing at 7:30pm) Pennsylvania (polls begin closing at 8pm) Continue reading...
Exit poll results released Tuesday evening offer bleak data points for Republican candidates.
Results will determine makeup of Congress and other key offices and could define president’s final two years in office US midterms 2026 live – latest updates US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states Donald Trump faced a political reckoning on Tuesday as millions of Americans voted in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington and define the final two years of his divisive presidency. Based on consistently favourable opinion polls, Democrats were optimistic about regaining control of the House of Representatives and potentially also the Senate, although the party has suffered enough anguish during the Trump era to remain wary. Continue reading...
Polls to start closing in waves across the country, with the earliest closures at 23:00 GMT in Indiana and Kentucky.
Here's a national look at what's on voters' minds in the 2026 midterm elections as they cast their ballots.
As Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections, François Picard welcomes historian Timothy Snyder, professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs, for a conversation about the future of American democracy, the growing political influence of technology billionaires and the dangers of a new Gilded Age. Who really holds power in Donald Trump's America: the president or the billionaires surrounding him?
The president’s approval rating dropped among voters, who have big concerns about the economy, according to early polling results.
The two blue states had appeared competitive, but recent surveys have showed promising signs for Chris Pappas and Peggy Flanagan.
Maine residents head to the polls to decide a pivotal Senate race pitting Republican Susan Collins against Democrat Troy Jackson. Bloomberg's Greg Ryan reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Along with voting on their next members of Congress and amendments to their state constitution, Idaho residents will also decide the state’s first official gun when they hit the polls this Election Day. In observance of America’s 250th anniversary, Idaho legislators gave voters the choice of six different guns to serve as the state’s official…
Voters are heading to the polls across the country in an election that will determine which party controls the U.S. House and Senate. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to break down key battleground states and the races that could give the earliest indication of which way results are headed.
Multiple states including North Carolina, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania have reported technical issues at the polls on Election Day. Issues were reported with election machines in the city of New Bedford, Mass., but were eventually resolved, according to local news station WBSM. The city spokesperson, Jack Thuon, said there were issues reported in four…
The first polls of the day close at 6 p.m. ET.
Donald Trump Jr., President Trump’s son, invoked the 2025 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a Tuesday post urging voters to hit the polls before they close. Trump Jr. posted an image on social platform X of Kirk speaking to a crowd, appearing to be from the same Utah Valley University event during which…
Forecasters favor Democrats on Election Day. But response rates have collapsed, and presidential polls have missed toward Democrats three cycles running. (153 characters)
US voters vote today in the midterm elections, which will decide whether Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. A Democratic victory in either chamber would significantly constrain Trump’s ability to advance his domestic agenda. Even if Republicans retain one or both chambers, a reduced majority could make passing legislation more difficult, and could pave the way for Democrats to launch investigations into the administration. US midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls to decide control of Congress What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter? Continue reading...
The polling is done, the last ads have been bought, and the last text messages have been sent. Voters are voting. Now all we can do is wait and watch. But what should we be watching? The first polls to close in tight races are in South Carolina and Georgia at 7 p.m. Eastern. If […]
NBC News' Gadi Schwartz reports from Texas, Stephanie Gosk checks in from Michigan and Monica Alba has the latest from Maine on Election Day.
Voting is underway across the country Tuesday in a midterm election that could decide whether President Trump gets two more years of unified Republican rule — or faces a potential Democratic check on his power. Why it matters: The results will be the clearest national test of Trump's second presidency , following war abroad, economic anxiety at home and sweeping changes in Washington. Trump, facing all these challenges, has made himself the face of the Republican campaign for control. State of play: As voters head to the polls, the Trump administration is zeroing-in on the Alaska Senate race. The Department of Justice has sent more than a dozen target letters as part of its investigation into the Dan J. Sullivan campaign, which has been the subject of Trump's ire for several days. It's an escalation into the Trump administration's push for answers in the race where Democrats reportedly conducted an organized effort to recruit another "Dan Sullivan" to join Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) on the ballot. The Justice Department's move comes as the White House is circulating Election Day talking points across the administration, touting Trump's accomplishments as the GOP braces for a tough evening that could see them lose both the House and the Senate, according to some forecasters. Trump has been a massive force on the campaign trail, rallying in several states for his Republican picks. The president has claimed to voters that he is on the ballot this year, making the election about his policies and actions — despite his dismal polling ratings, plagued by the Iran war and economic anxiety. Trump spent the morning of Election Day criticizing Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and the Daily Mail in various social media posts. Zoom in: Voting machine glitches and hiccups popped up in various spots of the country Tuesday, including in the high-profile New York House race between Rep. Mike Lawler (R) and Democratic nominee Cait Conley. Otherwi
The 2026 midterm elections are here. Voters across the country will head to the polls Tuesday to determine control of Congress, decide key gubernatorial and state legislative races, and weigh in on local contests. Poll closing times vary across the country, and some states have different deadlines depending on the time zone. 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS […]
The 2026 campaign has largely been marked by Democrats' unexpected traction in red states, resulting in Senate races that have been far more competitive than anticipated.
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Election Day, readers! If you haven’t gone out to vote yet today, be sure to hit the polls before they close, typically between 7-8 p.m. Not sure what time they close near you? Check out this complete breakdown here. 🗳️🇺🇲 Welcome to Daily on Energy, written by Washington […]
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a ruling late Monday that briefly allowed the Trump administration to resume demands that election officials segregate ballots from suspected noncitizens under warnings of criminal prosecution, setting up another legal battle as voters headed to the polls on Tuesday. A majority of the active judges voted to […]
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 […]
A look at the polls and Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the midterms campaign trail suggests that MAGA may be exhausted and about to suffer a significant body blow.
US Midterm Election Day Democrats Cautiously Optimistic about Results 2026 Most Expensive US Election in History Voters Go to Polls while Gasoline Averages Over $4 per Gallon No Major Moves on Wall Street as Markets Await Election Results Job Numbers Jumped Unexpectedly in September Meta Seeks $15 Billion in USD Portion of Overseas Bonds Trump Claims Netanyahu Agreement in Ending US-Israeli Aide US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island Crude Oil Moving Lower Zelinskyy & Merz State EU Should Be in Ukraine-Russia War Negotiations (Source: Bloomberg)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) blasted his Democratic opponent, Gina Hinojosa, ahead of Election Day, calling her “the number one most radical leftist” in the state House — a final pitch to undecided voters before polls close. “My opponent is actually the farthest left candidate on the entire ticket. She makes Talarico look almost conservative,”…
As voters head to the polls, certain events over the last several years are important in determining which political party should control Congress. On the left side are Democrats who champion radical gender ideology, climate hysteria, dangerous criminal justice reforms, regular and consistent acts of political violence, and immigration policies that endanger the lives of […]
The pair of Republicans representing West Virginia in the House are both running for reelection. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
Arkansas voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose who will represent them in the U.S. Senate for the next six years. Two-term incumbent Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is seeking reelection in what is traditionally a ruby-red state. The Natural State has been represented by two Republicans in the U.S. Senate since Cotton defeated…
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican former Sen. John E. Sununu are duking it out Tuesday to succeed Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) in New Hampshire. Shaheen’s seat is a prime pick-up opportunity for the GOP as they seek to defend their Senate majority. Polls close at 7 and 8 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s…
West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R) is running for a third term on Capitol Hill. She faces Democrat Rachel Fetty Anderson. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.
