Midterm Vote: Citizens Head to the Polls as Power Shifts Loom
On Tuesday, voters nationwide will decide control of Congress and local offices, with voting deadlines differing by state.
Voters across the country head to the polls on Tuesday, the day the 2026 midterm elections take place.
The outcome will decide who controls Congress and includes key gubernatorial, state legislative, and local races that shape policy.
Poll closing times vary across the nation, with some states using different deadlines based on time zones.
Original reporting
Washington Examiner
When do polls close in your state?
The 2026 midterm elections are here. Voters across the country will head to the polls Tuesday to determine control of Congress, decide key gubernatorial and state legislative races, and weigh in on local contests. Poll closing times vary across the country, and some states have different deadlines depending on the time zone. 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS […]
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- Voters across the country head to the polls on Tuesday for the 2026 midterm elections.
- The 2026 midterm elections will determine control of Congress.
- The 2026 midterm elections include key gubernatorial and state legislative races and local contests.
- Poll closing times vary across the country, and some states have different deadlines depending on the time zone.
- The 2026 midterm elections take place on a Tuesday.
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