Politics
Abortion, Redistricting and Voter ID on Ballots in 2026 State Elections
Voters are deciding 145 state ballot measures on abortion, voting rules, congressional maps and other policies during the 2026 midterms.
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Politics
2026 Midterm Election Night: When Polls Close and Why Some Results Could Take Days
Polls close in waves across the country Tuesday, but mail-ballot counting and state rules mean some midterm results may take days.
Politics
Election Day 2026: Americans Vote as Polling Problems and Federal Oversight Draw Scrutiny
Americans vote in the 2026 midterms as election officials address localized disruptions and federal monitoring draws scrutiny.
Business
Wall Street Rises as Oil Prices Retreat Before US Midterm Elections
U.S. stocks gained on November 2 as oil prices dropped on diplomatic hopes, with investors watching the midterms and corporate earnings.
Politics
Election Day Guide: House, Senate and Vote Counting Questions to Watch on November 3
A guide to the November 3 midterms: control of Congress, closely watched Senate races and why some results may take longer to count.
Politics
US Postal Service Adds Election Mail Sweeps as Millions of Ballots Move Before Tuesday
USPS is using extra staffing, sweeps and ballot handling measures to move election mail before the November 3 midterms.
Politics
Justice Department Takes California Ballot Dispute to Supreme Court on Election Eve
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to set aside disputed California ballots, while state officials challenge the underlying voter list.
Health
Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke, Office Says He Is Alert
Sen. Chris Murphy's office says the Connecticut Democrat is alert and responding to treatment after a stroke Saturday.
Politics
Federal Social Media Posts Draw Criticism for Immigration and Fraud Imagery
Critics question White House and Agriculture Department social posts as the administration highlights immigration and benefit fraud.
Politics
Judge Dismisses Trump Defamation Suit Over Wall Street Journal Epstein Report
A federal judge dismissed President Trump's amended defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over an Epstein-related report.