Vote 2026

Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election

By Ed White, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press

Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma City man with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder and ominous warnings about treason to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.

Voters decide key ballot measures on abortion rights, congressional redistricting and voter ID laws

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

Some measures put President Donald Trump’s priorities to a public test by gauging support for his attempts to reshape congressional districts, limit transgender athletes in sports and strengthen voter identification requirements.

Democrats try to take majority of governors' offices for first time in two decades

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

All told, 36 states that are home to about 80% of the nation’s population will elect a governor Tuesday. In 19 states, the office is open. Heading into the elections, Democratic governors represented 60% of the nation’s population, but Republicans…

Will ranked choice voting affect timing of Maine and Alaska's Senate race results? Here's what we know

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Most U.S. voters who are deciding Senate races Tuesday will pick one candidate. For voters in Alaska and Maine, their ballots instead will offer the chance to rank candidates in what is known as ranked choice voting.

Why it could take a while to know who will control Congress

By Mike Catalini, Associated Press

Control of the House depends on which party reaches the 218 seats necessary, while the Senate requires 51 for Democrats or 50 for Republicans because of Vice President JD Vance’s tiebreaking vote.

Trump faces prospect of impeachment if Democrats gain control

By Michelle L. Price, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

If Republicans lose control of Congress, the rest of his time in office is likely to be consumed by Democratic-led investigations into his administration and his business dealings, and possibly even another impeachment.

Live Updates: Voters hand control of Congress to Democrats in sharp rebuke of Trump

By Associated Press

Democrats won control of Congress in Tuesday’s 2026 midterm elections in a widespread repudiation of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, a drubbing that reached deep into reliable GOP territory.

WATCH: Takeaways from the 2026 midterms and answers to your election questions

By Lisa Desjardins, Liz Landers, Deema Zein, Joshua Barajas

Democrats delivered a decisive rebuke of President Donald Trump and Republicans on election night, winning a majority in both chambers of Congress.

What to look for on Election Day as questions loom over Trump

By Steve Peoples, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

History, polling and vibes suggest it could be an ugly night for President Trump’s Republican Party. But the political map, not to mention Republican gerrymandering, could limit Democratic gains.