November 3, 2026 Midterm Tracker

States take steps to secure vote after federal pullback — State officials have largely taken securing the 2026 midterm elections into their own hands after nearly two years of federal program and funding cuts during the second Trump administration. Why it matters: The reductio

Israeli Claims of Iranian Chemical Weapons Divide U.S. Officials — Some administration officials suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to draw President Trump back into military action.

A Fight for Workers’ Rights Turned the Tide in Brazil — Erika Hilton, one of Brazil’s first trans legislators, has brought new energy to the Brazilian left. The socialist congresswoman helped lead the fight to establish a 40-hour workweek that also gave a vital boost to Lula’

Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election — Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials.

US midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls in referendum on Trump’s agenda — Polls open across the US where key Senate and House races will decide which party controls Congress for remainder of Donald Trump’s second termSign up for the Breaking News US emailWhat are the races to watch and why do

Leading House Democrat Reverses Position, Says Trump Should Be Impeached — Rep. Adam Smith (D-Washington) had previously expressed resistance to impeaching Trump back in May.

Americans vote in battle for Senate and House control— live updates — All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, while 36 states will be electing governors.

Abbott: Hinojosa 'makes Talarico look almost conservative' — 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 clos

Voters decide key ballot measures on abortion rights, congressional redistricting and voter ID laws — 2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check WASHINGTON (AP) — A battle over abortion rights is playing out in several states Tuesday as voters decide 145 pr

Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel at End of Year — The president’s announcement on Election Day, which he said was part of an agreement reached months ago, was a sign of how quickly the politics surrounding Israel have shifted.

LIVE UPDATES: Election Day arrives as control of Congress hangs in the balance — Election Day will determine the balance of power in Congress and a host of other issues across the U.S. Here's the latest from across the country.

Election Day arrives after surge in early voting as Senate, House control hang in the balance — Voters head to the polls on Election Day this Tuesday, Nov. 3. Control of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House hangs in the balance. Here's the latest.

As Election Day arrives, Democrats poised to see gains and pump brakes on Trump agenda — WASHINGTON — Tens of millions of Americans have already cast a ballot in the 2026 midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and shape President Donald Trump’s remaining policy agenda.  As of Monday, more

Here's when polls close for 2026 midterm elections today — If you are in line to cast your ballot before a polling site closes, you have the right to remain in line and vote.

Commentary: The government must not be required to fund discrimination — The U.S. Supreme Court today heard a Colorado case that could walk back what legal precedent has established for years. In 2020, Colorado voters overwhelmingly approved a tax-funded universal preschool program. The Legis

Another Detroit Socialist Is Heading to Congress — Donavan McKinney, a Democratic Socialists of America–endorsed candidate for the US House in Detroit, is set to win his general election today. Jacobin spoke to him before Election Day about why he’s running and what he h

Early Voting Surge Signals Trump’s Voter Suppression Efforts Are Floundering — Voting advocates urge people to know their rights and cast ballots with confidence after high early voting turnout.

Voting machine chaos hits key House battleground — Voting machines across New York's Westchester County are rejecting paper ballots on Election Day, raising concerns about potential delays in one of the nation's most competitive House races. Why it matters: Results coul

Some Voters are Facing a Rainy Election Day — Researchers have found that bad weather can deter certain voters.

30 States Are Electing Attorneys General That May Help Determine Abortion Access — They play key roles in both defending and eroding reproductive rights — and this power extends beyond their home states.