United States midterm elections: Quick Facts

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Midterms launch wave of historic firsts for some states — and for the nation • Nov. 4, 2026, 8:31 PM ET (AP)

Takeaways: Voters punish Trump, and the GOP suffers historic losses • Nov. 4, 2026, 2:42 AM ET (AP)

Polls begin to close in midterm elections as voters pass judgment on Trump's second term • Nov. 3, 2026, 6:45 PM ET (AP)

The Latest: Trump makes final midterm pitch as administration appeals to Supreme Court over ballots • Nov. 2, 2026, 8:58 PM ET (AP)

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