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Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?
Here’s an hour-by-hour rundown of when polls close around the US, and some of the key races taking place US politics live – latest updates In the 2026 US midterm cycle, there are 35 Senate seats up for election, 36 governors’ races and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives up for grabs.
What the coverage shows
Most outlets frame this as live midterm coverage or voter guidance, with AP, The Hill, National Review and Democracy Now! all using broad live or special-broadcast headlines. The New York Times is the only outlet in this set to split the topic into election-security guidance, a separate piece on CISA’s retreat from election security, and broader results and turnout coverage. The Guardian US and The Independent focus on practical election-day logistics, while CNBC stands apart by tying the midterms to market reactions.
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