Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?
The Guardian World's headline. Reported by The Guardian World, Al Jazeera English, CBS News.
What the sources say, in brief
Polls opened in the 2026 US midterm elections, according to Al Jazeera English, which described the races as closely contested with Democrats eyeing historic gains in Congress. CBS News reported that voters in line before a polling site closes have the right to remain in line and vote. The Guardian World published an hour-by-hour guide to poll closing times across the US, noting that 35 Senate seats, 36 governors' races and all 435 House seats are up for election, plus several ballot measures. The sources do not give specific closing times in the excerpts provided.
Key points
- Al Jazeera English reported that polls opened in closely contested US midterm elections in 2026.
- CBS News said voters in line before a polling site closes have the right to remain in line and vote.
- The Guardian World said 35 Senate seats, 36 governors' races and all 435 House seats are up for election.
- The Guardian World said its hour-by-hour rundown covers when polls close around the US.
What we know
- Polls opened in the 2026 US midterm elections, according to Al Jazeera English.
- Democrats are eyeing historic gains in the US Congress, according to Al Jazeera English.
- Voters in line before a polling site closes have the right to remain in line and vote, CBS News reported.
- The 2026 cycle includes 35 Senate seats, 36 governors' races and all 435 House seats, The Guardian World reported.
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Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?. Polls opened in the 2026 US midterm elections, according to Al Jazeera English, which described the races as closely contested with Democrats eyeing historic gains in Congress. CBS News reported that voters in line before a polling site closes have the right to remain in line and vote. The Guardian World published an hour-by-hour guide to poll closing times across the US, noting that 35 Senate seats, 36 governors' races and all 435 House seats are up for election, plus several ballot measures. The sources do not give specific closing times in the excerpts provided. Covered by 3 publications. The Guardian World: Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?. Al Jazeera English: Polls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026. CBS News: Here's when polls open and close for 2026 midterm elections today.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian World United Kingdom 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 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. There are also several ballot measures 4 h ago · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Polls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026 Democrats are eyeing historic gains in the US Congress that could change the trajectory of the country. 3 h ago · Tier 2
- CBS News United States Here's when polls open and close for 2026 midterm elections today If you are in line to cast your ballot before a polling site closes, you have the right to remain in line and vote. 5 h ago · Tier 3
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