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 term

• Sign up for the Breaking News US email

• What are the races to watch and why do they matter?

Voting is taking place today (Tuesday 3 November), but the results may not be known tonight. Close contests, different state rules for counting early and postal ballots, and possible recounts or legal challenges could delay the final outcome.

Once the dust has settled, there will be no respite in this – the land of the endless campaign. Attention will soon turn to the 2028 presidential election campaign, when both parties will seek to turn the results of this November into a foundation for the next fight for the White House.

Continue reading...