US Midterm Elections 2026: Live Results and Updates
Voters across the United States are heading to the polls today for the 2026 midterm elections, and live results are now coming in. Each state sets its own voting hours, so closing times differ. In Pennsylvania, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Context
Context: US midterms are held every two years, halfway through a president's term, and decide seats in Congress. The outcome in the Senate and House shapes how much a president can pass into law.
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