Live election results: Senate & House balance of power, governor’s races

Live voting results tracker and maps for the 2026 midterm elections, determining the balance of power in Congress for the remainder of President Trump’s second term.

Is mail delivered on Election Day? What's open and closed on Nov. 3

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, but the day is not recognized as an official federal holiday. Here is a breakdown of what is open and closed on Election Day 2026.

DOJ announces agency's largest election monitoring effort in all 50 states

The U.S. Department of Justice said it plans to deploy approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers across all 50 states, making it the largest election monitoring operation in the agency’s history and the first time reaching every state in the nation. 

Balance of power in Congress hinges on key races
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Candidates nationwide are delivering their final pitches, and seven races could decide the Senate. We're breaking down what to watch for as Election Day arrives.

How some US news organizations will make midterm race calls

News organizations will use different data sources and methods to call winners in the closely contested 2026 midterm elections.

Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan

Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.

Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over controversial Alaska Senate race

The Justice Department plans to appeal after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to block the certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if the incumbent Republican candidate, Sen. Dan Sullivan, lost.  

Alaska Senate race faces voter confusion inquiry
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DOJ officials and state authorities are reviewing whether an independent candidate was recruited to split votes ahead of the midterm election.

2026 Election: Candidates make final Senate push
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With just days until Election Day, control of Congress hangs in the balance as candidates make their final pushes across the country.

Conservative influencers face charges for Minnesota vote vouching video

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has filed charges against conservative influencers and independent journalists Cam Higby and James O'Keefe over a video they made on vote vouching.

Texas Senate race tied at 49% in latest poll
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The Texas Senate race is at a deadlock, with the latest Fox News Poll showing Paxton and James Talarico tied at 49%. Candidates are making their final pitches to undecided voters.

Arizona 2026 ballot props: A complete guide to every measure
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Before you cast your vote in Arizona's 2026 midterm election, make sure you know what all the ballot propositions really mean. We’re breaking down all the state measures on taxes, voting rules, education, and more.

2026 Election: What Arizona ballot measures mean for voters

Arizona voters will decide key ballot measures on mileage taxes, DEI bans, grocery tax caps, cartel penalties, school sports, speed cameras, and classroom funding. Here's what every proposition means for you.

2 former FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop: DOJ

The Department of Justice announced charges against two former senior FBI officials who allegedly lied to Congress about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.

2026 Election: Unaffiliated voters now largest group in Arizona

More than 4.3 million voters are eligible to participate in the Nov. 3 general election, according to new registration data from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. Here is how the voter registration breaks down by political party.