First Polls Close in U.S. Midterms as Voters Deliver Verdict on Trump's Tenure
The change affects straight-ticket voting and how mayoral and other local candidates appear on ballots, officials said.
- Polls across Kentucky and Indiana opened on Tuesday for voters to cast ballots in general elections featuring critical races for local offices, representatives, and judicial positions across both states.
- In the first general election since nonpartisan voting began, Louisville residents are choosing a mayor, Metro Council members, school board candidates, district judges, and sheriff. This system changes straight-ticket voting procedures and candidate ballot appearance.
- All Jefferson County voters may cast ballots at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center regardless of their polling place. TARC provides free rides to polls, while LPM and WFYI offer online voter guides.
- Across the river, Southern Indiana voters will select the next Clark County Sheriff and a representative for District 72, the former seat long held by Ed Clere.
- State law in Kentucky requires officials to allow anyone in line by 6 p.m. to cast their vote, while polls operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Indiana as well.
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The day of the US midterm elections has arrived. Today, American voters will decide the fate of all 435 House seats, while about a third of the Senate seats are on the ballot. The Democratic majority in the lower house of Congress is almost certain, the only question is how big it will be. Although it did not seem realistic a few months ago that the Democrats would win the upper house majority from the Republicans, they are now the favorites in …
The Midterms decide who has the majority in Congress, and we'll keep you informed about the latest news.
First polls close in U.S. midterms as voters deliver verdict on Trump's tenure
DETROIT — The first polls have closed in parts of Indiana and Kentucky after millions of Americans cast their votes Tuesday in U.S. midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump's chaotic and controversial second term.
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The first polls closed Tuesday in the US midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to take control of Congress and the future of President Donald Trump's agenda hanging in the balance.
The US midterm elections begin on Tuesday (3/11/2026), with the first vote counts expected to come in after 6:00 p.m. local time.
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