US midterm elections 2026 updates: Polls open in test for Trump
These were the updates on the US midterms before the polls closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
US Midterm Elections 2026
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US midterms present a test for Republican redistricting in Texas and beyond
Partisan redistricting has transformed elections for Black voters in Houston as Democrats seek new pathways to victory.
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California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections
At least seven Bay Area cities have passed data centre moratoriums, despite the region’s reputation as an AI hub.
From: NewsFeed
Mamdani-endorsed progressives fight to join Congress
Zohran Mamdani is championing a slate of Congressional candidates who want to take progressive policies national.
What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10:00 GMT).
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How the president’s party has fared in every US midterm election since 1946
Only twice in the past 20 midterms has the president’s party gained House seats. Polls suggest 2026 won’t be the third.
From: NewsFeed
Can Americans who disagree on politics still find common ground?
As Michigan’s Senate race exposes deep divisions, Al Jazeera speaks to four voters with opposing political views.
US midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic, Republican voters
From the economy and cost of living to immigration, polls suggest where American voters agree and disagree.
El-Sayed, Rogers hold dueling rallies as bitter campaign comes to a close
The events come as Haley Stevens opined on why she withdrew support for the US Senate Democratic nominee.
Supreme Court rejects Trump request to set aside California ballots
Top court declines to block California from counting ballots of voters Trump administration claims are not US citizens.
War, tariffs and China: What the US midterms mean for the Asia-Pacific
Hit hard by Trump’s tariffs and the war on Iran, countries in the Asia-Pacific want ‘enormous changes’ in US policies.
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