Politics · United States · 3 hrs ago
Voters cast ballots in midterms that could shift control of Congress
Voters across the United States went to the polls in midterm elections that could change which party controls Congress.
The contests include races for the House and Senate, with control of both chambers at stake.
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed are competing for Michigan’s Senate seat, a race Rogers called the most important in the country.
Former congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary to El-Sayed, endorsed Rogers, adding a late twist to the contest.
Officials are monitoring voting machine issues in Westchester County, New York, where they say they are working to ensure every ballot is counted.
New Hampshire voters in Bedford also encountered former football player Rob Gronkowski, who urged people to vote regardless of party.
Election results will determine the balance of power in Congress, but the available updates do not say when the key races will be decided.
Voters went to the polls on Election Day in midterm races that could shift control of the House and Senate.
The Hill reported that its forecasting partner, Decision Desk HQ, predicted Democrats would likely win back the House.
The Senate majority projections also leaned in Democrats’ favor, according to The Hill.
In Michigan, Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers said he felt confident ahead of results expected that night.
Democratic campaign chair Suzan DelBene said ensuring all ballots were counted in Westchester County, New York, was a priority.
- Who
- Voters across the United States, along with candidates in House and Senate races.
- What
- They cast ballots in midterm elections that could change control of Congress.
- When
- Election Day, November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Across the United States; the articles mention Bedford, New Hampshire, Michigan and Westchester County, New York.
- Why
- The elections could reshape control of the House and Senate.
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The Hill reported that Decision Desk HQ predicted Democrats would likely win back the House and that its Senate projections leaned in their favor.
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan.
Voters cast ballots in midterm elections, with control of the House and Senate at stake.
Mike Rogers cast his ballot in Michigan and said he was looking forward to that night’s results.
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Forecasting partner
- Decision Desk HQ
- House forecast
- Democrats were predicted to likely win back the House
- Michigan Senate candidates
- Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed
- New York House district
- 17th Congressional District
- Bedford appearance
- Rob Gronkowski urged voters to cast ballots
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What people are saying
We feel really good about where we are today, and we’re looking forward to the results tonight.
I know folks are working hard to make sure that every vote will be counted, and so we’ve been monitoring that,
My message out here in New Hampshire is just to go out there and vote. It doesn’t matter what party you’re voting for. It’s just important that you go out there and vote and that’s what it’s all about,
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My office is monitoring this issue with scanners in Westchester and is in touch with the state and local Boards of Elections as they work on a solution. Westchester voters can still safely fill out and turn in their ballots at their polling locations. Your votes will count.
There is a problem with every ballot scanner in Westchester County. We do not yet know the exact cause of the issue, whether it is the ballot or the machine. The Board of Elections is working with their vendors to resolve it. However, every ballot will be counted. Stay on line