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US midterm elections 2026 live updates: key House and Senate races to determine control of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term

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Key states like Florida, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina see record turnout as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term Track live results from all 50 states As polls begin to close on election night, some early House…

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US midterms 2026 explained: what's at stake, the polls and the races to watch

Americans vote on 3 November 2026 for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governors. Who controls Congress now, what the polls…

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