U.S. voters prepare for Nov. 3 midterm elections
U.S. voters will cast their final ballots in the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, deciding contests for Congress, governors and other state and local offices.
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, according to CBS News, with control of Congress and President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda at issue. Gubernatorial races are also being held across much of the country, while voters in several states will decide ballot measures on issues including abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and taxes, NPR reported.
Tens of millions of Americans have already voted, The Hill reported. In Atlanta, activist Scotty Smart has been working to mobilize Black voters amid concerns about abstention, according to France24.
NPR member stations have published state and local voting guides covering congressional races, statewide contests and ballot measures. Election-night results are expected …