Themes to watch in midterm results
The gist
US voters cast midterm ballots Tuesday, with Republicans bracing to lose the House and worried about the Senate.
Control of Congress may not be known for days, shaping Trump's final two years.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Midterm elections are held as the first national referendum on Trump's second-term agenda of tariffs, the war with Iran and an immigration crackdown.
- Nov 3, 2026First polls close at 3 p.m. PST in parts of Kentucky and Indiana, with more Eastern states at 4 p.m.
- Nov 3, 2026The last poll closes at 1:00 a.m. in Alaska; control of the House and Senate may not be known until Wednesday or beyond.