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.
News organizations will use different data sources and methods to call winners in the closely contested 2026 midterm elections.
Hinojosa edges past Abbott in latest Texas governor race poll
The race for Texas governor has tightened during the lead up to the election, according to the latest poll.
The race for Texas governor has tightened during the lead up to the election, according to the latest poll.
Talarico holds lead over Paxton in latest Texas Senate race poll with Election Day just hours away
The latest poll on the Texas Senate race found that Democrat James Talarico holds a lead over Republican Ken Paxton with Election Day just hours away.
The latest poll on the Texas Senate race found that Democrat James Talarico holds a lead over Republican Ken Paxton with Election Day just hours away.
2026 midterm elections: Races for governor across the US
Amid the nationwide fight between Democrats and Republicans over who will control the House and Senate in Washington after Election Day are dozens more skirmishes that will decide which party wields the levers of power in state capitals across the country.
Amid the nationwide fight between Democrats and Republicans over who will control the House and Senate in Washington after Election Day are dozens more skirmishes that will decide which party wields the levers of power in state capitals across the country.
Iowa’s 2026 Senate race: What to know about Josh Turek vs Ashley Hinson
With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.
With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.
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.
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.
Texas’ 2026 Senate race: What to know about Ken Paxton vs James Talarico
The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive non-presidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest.
The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive non-presidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest.
Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers
On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.
On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.
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.
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.
3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads must be taken down, judge rules
A U.S. district judge ruled Friday that the federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded commercials, including one that praised President Donald Trump’s claim that every American will receive $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the midterm election.
A U.S. district judge ruled Friday that the federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded commercials, including one that praised President Donald Trump’s claim that every American will receive $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the midterm election.
Last day of early voting
Voters across Travis County turned out in force Friday for the final day of early voting, braving lines up to two hours long to make their voices heard in high-stakes statewide races.
Voters across Travis County turned out in force Friday for the final day of early voting, braving lines up to two hours long to make their voices heard in high-stakes statewide races.
Travis County early voting: Record turnout drives long lines on final day
Voters across Travis County turned out in force Friday for the final day of early voting, braving lines up to two hours long to make their voices heard in high-stakes statewide races.
Voters across Travis County turned out in force Friday for the final day of early voting, braving lines up to two hours long to make their voices heard in high-stakes statewide races.
Simultaneous civil and criminal investigations launched over Alaska Dem ballot-stacking allegations
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed Friday that both a civil and criminal investigation have begun into allegations of Democratic efforts to recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run against the existing incumbent Republican senator to potentially confuse voters.
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed Friday that both a civil and criminal investigation have begun into allegations of Democratic efforts to recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run against the existing incumbent Republican senator to potentially confuse voters.
Paxton slips past Talarico in latest poll as Senate race enters final days
A new poll has found that Republican Ken Paxton has moved past Democrat James Talarico as the race for U.S. Senate enters its final days.
A new poll has found that Republican Ken Paxton has moved past Democrat James Talarico as the race for U.S. Senate enters its final days.
Texas Supreme Court puts questioning over transgender mailers on hold
The Texas Supreme Court has paused proceedings in a case involving mysterious mailers about transgender resources that were addressed to "students" of the households they were sent to.
The Texas Supreme Court has paused proceedings in a case involving mysterious mailers about transgender resources that were addressed to "students" of the households they were sent to.
Who has the final say in contested elections? How the midterms could play out
Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine who controls Congress, and if the races are too close to call, it could be members of Congress themselves who get the final say in who won.
Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine who controls Congress, and if the races are too close to call, it could be members of Congress themselves who get the final say in who won.
Pope Leo becomes first pope to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo’s Illinois ties are part of a historic moment in U.S. election history.
Pope Leo’s Illinois ties are part of a historic moment in U.S. election history.
Last day to early vote: Check hours, locations and ID rules
Friday marks the final day for registered Texas voters to cast their ballots early in person before Election Day on Nov. 3. Check hours, locations, and ID rules.
Friday marks the final day for registered Texas voters to cast their ballots early in person before Election Day on Nov. 3. Check hours, locations, and ID rules.