US midterm elections 2026 live updates: polls begin to close with control of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term at stake

First polls close in Indiana and Kentucky; several key states see record turnout as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term

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The majority of polls in Indiana and Kentucky have now closed. As parts of both states are also in the central time zone, some polling places will remain open until 7pm ET.

As polls begin to close on election night, some early House and Senate races could indicate which way the election is trending – whether Democrats are set for the blowout they’re hoping for, or whether Republicans will defy the polls and hold onto control of Congress.

Kentucky (polls begin closing at 6pm)

Florida (polls begin closing at 7pm)

Virginia (polls begin closing at 7pm)

Ohio (polls begin closing at 7:30pm)

North Carolina (polls begin closing at 7:30pm)

Pennsylvania (polls begin closing at 8pm)

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