Midterm elections 2026 live updates: First polls close as House, Senate control hang in balance

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We’re updating this page with live midterms results as polls close across America

Election Night 2026

The first polls have closed. Watch live Election Night coverage on ABC and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu right now.

The first wave of polls has closed across the South. Follow along live here for the latest updates.

BREAKING NEWS

Fox News can project that Democratic Senator Mark Warner will win a fourth term

Live Updates

Polls have closed in several states in a midterm election that could reshape Washington – follow results.

US midterm elections: Polling stations have closed in five eastern states — follow live

BREAKING NEWS

Person dies at polling station in quaint Democrat stronghold town as midterm voters cast their ballots

Democrat vying to be first Muslim senator clashes with Sky reporter as Trump suffers exit poll setback - follow latest

Politics

Enraged senior slaps teenage Turning Point Action volunteer at polling location

"Mr. Veto"

President Trump tells CBS News he's prepared to use "tremendous powers" if Democrats take control of Congress.

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Early election takeaways from voters speak volumes; track all the races across the country with us

LIVE: Control of Congress is up for grabs in one of the most consequential midterm elections in decades. Follow results here.

Financial Times

Exclusive: US has no immediate plan to strike Iran, Trump tells FT

Decision 2026

The first polls have closed in the pivotal midterm elections. Watch our special report, follow live updates and track up-to-the-minute results here.

Preliminary Voter Poll results

Preliminary Voter Poll shows Trump, economy disapproval among House voters