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The Latest: First Polls Begin to Close with Control of Congress at Stake
Democrats are poised to gain ground as voters cite inflation, tariffs and the war in Iran in a contest for Congress.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, polls closed in Indiana and the eastern half of Kentucky as vote counting began. Initial returns left control of the U.S. House and Senate too close to call.
- Democrats need to flip four Senate seats and three House seats to wrest control of Congress from Republicans. Election results will determine the legislative agenda for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term.
- Technical issues caused delays across polling sites; Chicago ran out of paper ballots while North Carolina extended voting hours by 45 minutes at five locations to manage computer-related problems.
- House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told volunteers in Washington that Democrats are "on the brink" of taking the House. A majority could stall President Trump's legislative agenda and enable sweeping investigations.
- AP Voter Poll data reveals deep dissatisfaction with the country's direction, with roughly three-quarters of voters angry or dissatisfied. The unpopular war against Iran has cost more than $47.1 billion, fueling economic concerns.
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Total News Sources135
Leaning Left23Leaning Right26Center32Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Center
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 28%
C 40%
R 32%
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