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Politics · November 3, 2026

US Election Day Kicks Off

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Americans are casting ballots in the 2026 midterm elections on November 3 to determine control of the U.S. Congress during President Trump's second term. Republicans currently hold slim majorities in both the House of Representatives (218 to 214) and the Senate (53 to 47). While historical trends often see the president’s party losing seats, President Trump has actively campaigned, urging supporters to treat the vote as a personal referendum on his agenda. Significant attention is focused on whether Democrats can achieve the net gains necessary to flip either chamber, with some projections suggesting a possible shift in Senate control if polling trends hold.

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  • Polls opened for the U.S. midterm elections on November 3.
  • The election outcome will determine party control of the U.S. House and Senate.
  • Republicans currently hold a 53 to 47 majority in the Senate.
  • Republicans currently hold a 218 to 214 majority in the House of Representatives.

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  • Democrats require a net gain of four seats to take control of the House of Representatives.
  • Some polling projections suggest Democrats could flip as many as eight Senate seats.
  • President Trump held a campaign rally at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio, on October 12, 2026.
  • Over 2.3 million early ballots were cast in Michigan, and 1.6 million were cast in Arizona.
  • Flooding in the Southwest has forced the relocation of a voter center in Colorado and prompted electronic ballot returns in Utah.

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