Election Day 2026: Live Coverage And Results
Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for Election Day, with voters across the country casting ballots in a pivotal midterm elections. From congressional contests and gubernatorial races to state and local elections, the results will help shape the political landscape and set the direction for the 2028 presidential election.
Follow The Associated Press’ live coverage throughout the day, bringing viewers the latest developments, updates and results from across the United States.
As polling places close in different time zones, attention will turn to voter participation, key races and the issues influencing decisions at the ballot box.
The 2026 midterm elections will determine which party will take control of the House and Senate. The outcome will provide an important measure of the country’s political priorities and influence the balance of power in Washington and state capitals.
Democrats have zeroed in on President Donald Trump’s poor approval rating, dissatisfaction with the war in Iran and concerns over affordability. Republicans have focused on social issues, while Trump has made himself the central character of the midterms. In many of these races, faith is on the ballot.
If Republicans lose ground in Congress, it won’t be because they didn’t have more money than Democrats.
Republicans have held a financial advantage leading up to the midterm elections, owing to GOP-aligned outside groups’ outsized role, notably in Senate races.
Combined, the Republican National Committee, its related congressional committees and corresponding super PACs, including Trump’s MAGA Inc., raised more than $2.2 billion, compared with about $1.3 billion for the Democratic National Committee and its aligned committees and groups.
Democratic candidates, however, have outraised Republicans in their individual races, more than $2.3 billion to about $1.6 billion. That money goes further than super PAC dollars because candidates get lower advertising rates.
Overall, both parties have spent an astronomical amount on the midterm campaigns — more than $11.9 billion, according to Federal Election Commission records.