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First polls close in high-stakes midterms as control of Congress hangs in balance

Election night is here, with the first polls beginning to close as voters across the United States cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms . And with control of Congress up for grabs, the stakes are high for both parties as President Trump heads into his final two years in office. Democrats are seeking to regain control of both the House and Senate, while Republicans, who have held narrow majorities in both chambers since January 2025, are seeking to retain control. In the House, there are 435 s