US Midterms LIVE Updates: White House Posts ‘Trump Is Still Your President’ PSA as Democrats Take US Congress

US Midterms LIVE Updates: US Vice President JD Vance has blamed the Iran war for the Republicans' sweeping 2026 midterm defeat, saying voter anger over the conflict, inflation and US ties with Israel drove former Trump supporters towards Democrats. He urged conservatives to channel their anger into future elections.

US Midterms LIVE Updates: Iranians celebrated U.S. midterm election outcomes, viewing them as a setback for Trump. Many awaited potential impacts on the Iran war amidst rising U.S. prices. However, Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed hopes for changes in U.S. policy, asserting that concessions would not lessen American hostility toward Iran.
 

US Midterms LIVE Updates: As Democrats gain ground in the 2026 midterm elections, the White House issued a PSA emphasizing that Donald Trump remains President despite congressional election results. The announcement underscores the separation between congressional elections and the presidential term, which isn't contested this year.

US Midterms LIVE Updates: The US midterm elections showed strong Democratic gains, challenging Trump’s policies, especially tariffs. This change may embolden trade partners like China and Asian allies to reassess investments and trade negotiations. However, concerns remain about Trump’s unpredictable response, as he could become more aggressive despite his weakened political position.

US Midterms LIVE Updates: The election results featured the first Black female governor, Native American female governor, Native female senator, openly gay male senator, and the first Muslim U.S. senator, highlighting significant progress.
 

US Midterms LIVE Updates: Most voters feel exhausted by Donald Trump, as revealed in The AP Voter Poll. His failure to address inflation affected Republican candidates negatively. Voters perceive Trump prioritizes personal gain over their needs. Meanwhile, Democrats face challenges despite advantages on key issues, with 70% believing Congress lacks sufficient checks on the president, raising expectations for their performance.
 

US Midterms LIVE Updates: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that midterm results won't alter US hostility and concessions would be futile. He warned of a stronger response to US aggression and emphasized Iran's actions against US hegemony. Parliament Speaker Qalibaf noted that "Americans said no to war."
 

US Midterms LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump expressed willingness to collaborate with Democrats following their midterm victory, stating he prefers not to spend his remaining presidency vetoing legislation. He emphasized the importance of progress for the country and revealed he has spoken to some Democratic leaders. Despite previously threatening to veto all Democratic proposals, he now shows openness to negotiation for the nation’s benefit.
 

US Midterms LIVE Updates: On Wednesday, Democrats gained control of both the Senate and House, winning key Republican areas amidst widespread voter discontent with President Trump. This shift occurred due to dissatisfaction with the Iran war, high living costs, and Trump's leadership. Democrats made significant gains across diverse counties, especially in wealthy, poor, and heavily Latino regions.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has won a fifth consecutive term in the US House of Representatives, defeating Republican nominee John Nagel in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, according to a CBS News projection.

Reacting to her victory, Omar thanked voters and said the result gave her a strong mandate to continue representing Minnesota in Congress.

"Thank you, Minnesota! I'm incredibly honored to continue to represent you in the People's House with a resounding mandate. We will not allow Trump to silence us," she wrote in a post on X.

Omar has represented the Minneapolis-based district since 2019. She retained the seat in a constituency that has consistently leaned heavily Democratic.

Born in Somalia, Omar came to the US as a refugee and has frequently faced criticism from President Donald Trump, including remarks targeting her immigrant background. Trump had previously told her to "go back" to her home country and later described her as "garbage", while also calling for her to be investigated.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the US Congress, marking a major shift in Washington's political balance and setting the stage for increased resistance to President Donald Trump's administration.

According to the latest trends, Democrats are leading in the US Senate with 53 seats, compared to 42 for Republicans, as counting continues.

The midterm results reflect voter frustration over rising prices, the ongoing Iran war and concerns over government corruption. Democrats made significant gains across the country, flipping states that had voted Republican for decades and which Trump had won by double-digit margins in the 2024 presidential election.

The outcome marks a setback for Republicans and gives Democrats greater power to challenge the administration's agenda during the remaining two years of Trump's term.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Former US President Barack Obama has congratulated the Democratic Party on its performance in the US midterm elections, as the party secured control of both chambers of Congress by flipping the House of Representatives and the Senate.

In a post on X, Obama said the results reflected the American people's desire for leaders who bring people together, rather than deepen divisions, and offer practical solutions to their concerns.

"Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face," Obama wrote.

He credited Democratic candidates across the country for their victories, including those contesting in regions previously considered difficult to win. He also praised their commitment to public service and putting the interests of their constituencies first.

Obama further thanked election officials and volunteers from both parties for ensuring the smooth conduct of the polls.

"While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future," he added.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reacted to the emerging results of the US midterm elections, claiming that the outcome reflects the American public's rejection of war.

In a post on X, Ghalibaf said, “Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message. If the US govt betrays their public will to serve international paymasters and blackmailers, it will learn our NO comes with a Nightmare.”

His remarks come as results from the November 3 midterm elections point to a shift in the balance of power in the US Congress, with Democrats securing the Senate and making significant gains in the House of Representatives.

US Midterms Elections 2026 LIVE: The word 'Veto' has taken centre stage in American politics after Democrats secured control of the US Senate and moved closer to reclaiming the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.

US President Donald Trump posted a picture of a red MAGA cap bearing the word 'Veto' and later told Fox News that he could use his presidential veto power to counter legislation passed by a Democratic-controlled Congress.

"It's been done before, as you know, numerous times. It's the power of veto — it's one of the stronger powers that a President has. They'll send over things that are insane and I'll veto them," Trump said.

The Democratic gains have given the party significant power to check Trump's administration during the final two years of his presidency. 

Acknowledging the Republican setbacks, Trump remained defiant and indicated that he would continue to take the fight to Democrats in Congress.

Reflecting on the election outcome, he wrote on Truth Social: "I’m going to become a Political Pundit, both good and bad, on the reasons these Candidates won and lost! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democrats are projected to reclaim control of the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, putting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on course to become the first African American Speaker of the House.

Reacting to the election results, the 56-year-old New York Democrat took to X and posted, "Victory for America!"

Jeffries, who has been elected to his eighth congressional term, could make history when the new Congress convenes on January 3. However, he will first need to secure the support of a majority of House members in the formal Speaker election.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Early results from the 2026 US midterm elections indicate a broad shift towards Democrats compared with the 2024 presidential election, with almost every county that has completed counting moving in the party's direction.

The swing has been reported across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee, as well as Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado.

The trend also includes several rural and traditionally Republican counties that Donald Trump won comfortably in 2024, with almost no fully reported counties showing a shift towards Republicans.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump's allies are reportedly blaming the eight-month war with Iran, rising energy prices and the failure to secure a decisive outcome for the Republican Party's widespread losses in the midterm elections.

According to US media reports, some White House officials have privately described the war as misguided, while discussions have reportedly emerged over possible personnel changes within the administration.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump responded to sweeping Democratic victories in the midterm elections by claiming that Republicans would have secured a landslide victory if he had been on the ballot.

"I wasn't on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE! Thank you for your attention to this matter," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff took aim at US President Donald Trump after winning reelection to the Senate, accusing his administration of corruption, incompetence and depravity.

"In sweeping and decisive victories, the American people have rebuked the depravity, corruption, and incompetence of the failed lame duck President Donald J. Trump," Ossoff said while addressing supporters.

He further said the election results should give Americans courage amid concerns over the country's future.

"If at times these last two years, amidst the ceaseless onslaught of brutality and indecency, you doubted whether our Republic would survive, let tonight's results give you courage that the first light of dawn is on the horizon," he added.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Republican Byron Donalds has defeated Democrat David Jolly in the Florida gubernatorial race, becoming the state's first Black governor. His victory also makes him the first Black Republican elected governor in US history, according to media projections. 

Addressing supporters after his victory, Donalds thanked Floridians, including those who did not vote for him, and pledged to serve the entire state.

"Tonight, Florida, I want to send a special thank you to all of the people of this great state. Even if you didn't vote for me, you have my word that I will be your governor too... Tonight we celebrate, tomorrow we work, and over the next four years we're going to take Florida to a whole new level..."

In a message following his win, Donalds said he was "humbled and grateful beyond measure" and promised to focus on making life more affordable, keeping streets safe and investing in young people. He also vowed to protect Florida's standing as "the envy of the nation."

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democrat Annie Andrews has defeated Republican Darline Graham in the South Carolina US Senate race, flipping a seat held by Republicans for decades, according to media projections.

Darline Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, had been appointed to temporarily fill her brother's seat following his death in July. She subsequently secured the Republican nomination to contest the seat for a full term but lost to Andrews, a pediatrician.

Andrews' victory marks the first time since 1998 that a Democrat has won a US Senate seat in South Carolina.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democrat Chris Pappas has defeated Republican John E. Sununu in the New Hampshire US Senate race, keeping the critical open seat in Democratic hands.

The seat was being vacated by three-term Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, and the contest was among several closely watched races that could determine control of the Senate. Republicans had hoped to regain ground in the region, while Democrats were seeking to retain the seat as they push to regain control of the chamber.

Addressing supporters after his victory, Pappas described the result as a "victory for Team New Hampshire over the broken status quo."

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, flipping a Republican-held seat. Talarico becomes the first Democrat to win a US Senate race in Texas since 1988. The contest also drew attention over Elon Musk's reported spending of around $200 million to support Paxton's campaign against Talarico.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic candidate Annie Andrews is projected to defeat incumbent Republican Darline Graham in the South Carolina US Senate race, marking a major upset in a state that has long been a Republican stronghold. Andrews has secured 811,789 votes (52.1%), while Graham has received 714,499 votes (45.9%), according to the reported figures.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Republicans have secured victories in two US House races in Florida, with Mike Haridopolos winning reelection in the state's 8th Congressional District, while Joe Strada has won the election in Florida's 11th Congressional District.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic candidate Jamie Ager has defeated Republican challenger Jennifer Balkcom to win North Carolina's 11th Congressional District. The victory marks a gain for House Democrats in the 2026 US midterm elections.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic candidate Roy Cooper has defeated Republican challenger Michael Whatley to win North Carolina's US Senate race, flipping the Senate seat for Democrats. According to the projected results, Cooper secured 63.7% of the vote, while Whatley received 34.6%.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Indian-American Democratic candidate Pia Dandiya has won the race for Florida's 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Casey Askar in one of South Florida's closely watched congressional contests. Dandiya secured 51.92% of the vote, polling 1,50,907 votes, while Askar received 48.08%, with 1,39,747 votes.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has won reelection to a second term in Georgia, defeating Republican challenger Mike Collins in the US Senate race.

The 39-year-old Jewish senator entered the election cycle as a major Republican target and was the only Senate Democrat seeking reelection in a state won by Donald Trump in 2024. However, Ossoff mounted an aggressive campaign against Trump, repeatedly criticising the president and describing him as a "failed president". His sharp attacks on the Trump administration became a recurring feature of his campaign and gained widespread attention on social media.

Ossoff was first elected to the Senate in 2020 after defeating Republican Senator David Perdue in a runoff held in January 2021. The election took place a day before Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to prevent the certification of Democrat Joe Biden's presidential victory.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Chris Pappas has won the US Senate race in New Hampshire, defeating John E. Sununu to make history as the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Voting has concluded across several states, including Ohio, North Carolina, West Virginia, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia, as the 2026 US midterm elections entered their final stretch.

Vote counting is underway, with several key Senate and gubernatorial races still too early to call. In Ohio, the governor's contest between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton remains too close to be declared, according to reports.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is trailing Democratic challenger Amy Acton in the high-profile Ohio gubernatorial contest, as per the latest reported trends. The two are in the race to succeed term-limited Republican Governor Mike DeWine. The contest has drawn national attention, with President Donald Trump backing Ramaswamy for the top post in the crucial swing state.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democrat Angie Nixon is narrowly leading Republican incumbent Ashley Moody in the special US Senate race for an unexpired term in Florida. According to early AP estimates with 54% of votes counted, Nixon has polled 2,256,532 votes (50.2%), just ahead of Moody's 2,193,293 votes (48.9%). No-party-affiliation candidate Neil J. Gillespie is at 47,414 votes (1.1%).

The race remains too close to call and is being closely watched as a possible upset opportunity for Democrats in a traditionally Republican-leaning state.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has won re-election from Florida's 20th Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Brent Andersen. The victory secures another term for the veteran lawmaker in the US House, as Democrats look to hold their ground in Florida amid the broader battle for House control.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic Congresswoman Lucy McBath has been re-elected to the US House of Representatives from Georgia's 6th Congressional District. McBath's win helps Democrats retain a key suburban Atlanta seat that has been intensely contested in recent cycles. The district is among those being watched as both parties fight for control of the 435-member House in this year's midterm elections.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic Congresswoman Lois Frankel has won re-election in Florida's 23rd Congressional District, holding onto her seat in the US House of Representatives. The result ensures continuity for the Democrats in the South Florida district, which has remained a party stronghold. Frankel, a senior House member, was seeking another term amid a high-stakes battle for control of the House, where all 435 seats are on the ballot in this midterm cycle.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Big win for the Democrats as incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff has been re-elected to the US Senate from Georgia. Ossoff’s victory helps Democrats hold onto a crucial seat in the tightly contested battle for Senate control. The win is seen as significant as the party looks to flip the majority currently held by Republicans. Georgia was among the most minutely watched battlegrounds in this election cycle, with both parties investing heavily in the race for control of Congress.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Polling has officially concluded in 6 states, which include Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia, as part of the 2026 US midterm elections. As voting is now over in these states, counting is underway and focus has shifted to the early results. Both Republicans and Democrats are locked in a close contest, watching battleground trends, particularly as a measure of voter sentiment towards President Donald Trump's second term in office.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic Senator Mark Warner has secured another term in the US Senate from Virginia, as per early projections by the Associated Press. The initial estimates show Warner leading with 10,031 votes, accounting for 54.1% of the votes counted so far. His Republican rival Bert Mizusawa has polled 8478 votes, or 45.7%. The AP noted that less than 1% of the total votes have been counted at this stage, but called the race in favour of the incumbent.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: The first set of polling stations in Kentucky and Indiana closed at 6 pm local time on Tuesday, officially kicking off the closing phase of the US midterm elections. As voting ends in parts of these two states, attention now shifts to the counting of votes and the release of early exit poll trends, which are expected to offer the first indications of voter mood. Notably, Kentucky and Indiana are traditionally among the first states where polls close on Election Day.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Republican Andy Barr has taken an early lead in Kentucky's Senate contest. As per AP estimates, Barr has polled 7074 votes so far, accounting for 67.6% of the total counted. Democrat Charles Booker is trailing in second place with 3187 votes, or 30.4% and Kentucky Party's Christopher Campbell has secured 209 votes (2%). The Associated Press noted that less than 1% of votes have been tallied so far.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: As per reports citing sources familiar with the conversations, Donald Trump has privately acknowledged that the midterm elections could turn into a worst-case scenario for Republicans. Trump reportedly predicted a major defeat for his party as voters headed to the polls to decide control of Congress, CNN reported. Republicans are defending slim majorities in both the House and Senate, with the outcome set to shape the final two years of Trump's presidency.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: The democrats need to flip 4 seats in the Senate and 3 seats in the House to take control of both chambers from Republicans. Gaining a majority in Congress would allow the party to challenge President Donald Trump’s agenda in the final 2 years of his term.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: The rising cost of daily essentials has emerged as one of the biggest issues in the 2026 midterm campaign. Americans are worried about fuel, grocery, housing and healthcare prices, with high energy costs hitting households nationwide. Inflation has increased since Trump returned to office, while petrol and diesel prices have risen due to the war with Iran and other economic pressures. The democrats have also blamed Trump's sweeping tariffs for driving up costs.

The issue has become especially important in traditionally Republican states like Iowa and Kansas, where voters have voiced frustration over their financial situation. In Iowa, some voters said rising fuel and fertiliser prices are impacting daily life. The economic discontent has given Democrats an opening, with affordability at the centre of their campaigns. However, voter frustration does not automatically translate into a shift in political loyalties.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: 5 polling sites in North Carolina will stay open past scheduled closing time after computer issues caused voting delays on Tuesday. The longest extension of 45 minutes was given to a polling location in Columbus County, where the officials had to move to backup paper poll books after technical glitches held up queues.

At least 2 polling sites in Hertford County and one each in Lenoir and Wilson counties also received extensions of 15 to 30 minutes. The state election board unanimously approved all 5 extensions. As a result, North Carolina results will not be reported until the last extended site closes at 8.15 pm local time. 

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Concerns over noncitizen voting have emerged as a major flashpoint ahead of the midterms, triggering political and legal battles. The Trump administration’s Justice and Homeland Security departments have launched efforts to identify noncitizen voters, including probes into voter registration records. A high-profile operation in California led to over 2 dozen arrests. The administration has also sought access to state voter rolls and taken legal action over alleged noncitizen registrations.

However, research and probes by the state agencies have repeatedly found that noncitizen voting is extremely rare. The courts have also blocked some of the administration’s attempts to use such claims to alter election procedures. Meanwhile, the row has led Democrats and voting rights groups to warn of possible intimidation and federal interference, even as election officials prepare for possible disruptions at polling places.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Over 59 million people have voted so far in the midterms, according to an Associated Press analysis. Early voting has seen a sharp jump ahead of Election Day compared to 2022.

As of Tuesday, 59.7 million ballots had been cast, against a little over 58 million in 2022. The total includes early in-person and mail-in ballots, which will decide control of the House and Senate.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: 3 American astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have voted in the US midterm elections from space. Astronaut Anil Menon cast his vote from his sleeping compartment, submitting an electronic ballot to Harris County, Texas, via computer. His fellow crew members Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney also voted remotely.

Harris County is home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center and Mission Control, where the US astronauts have been voting from space since 1997.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: As many as 250,000 ballots may have been impacted by the voting machine issue across 332 polling sites in over 40 municipalities in New York's Westchester County. 

County Executive Ken Jenkins confirmed this at a press conference, though a spokesperson for the county Board of Elections did not confirm the number.

Jenkins stated that a programming error stopped machines from scanning ballots, forcing officials to ask voters to use emergency ballots. He said that these ballots will be scanned by machines after voting ends at 9 pm and not counted manually. He added that a different set of machines was used during early voting, as per reports.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Over 58.5 million ballots have already been cast before Election Day across 47 states and Washington DC, data compiled by various media outlets shows. The figure is over 1 million more than the total pre-election votes recorded in the 2022 midterms, despite incomplete data from several states. The count also does not include possibly millions of mail ballots returned on Election Day or in the days after, as per reports. 

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump issued a final appeal to voters in Ohio to support Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, endorsing the Republican candidate just ahead of the election. In a post on social media, Trump praised Ramaswamy as “young, strong, and smart” and said that he would never let Ohioans down.

Calling him an “America First Patriot”, Trump stated that he knows Ramaswamy well from competing against him in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. “I know Vivek well, competed against him, and he is something SPECIAL. He is Young, Strong, and Smart! Vivek is also a very good person, who truly loves our Country,” he wrote.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Voting time has been extended by 30 minutes in 3 precincts in Pennsylvania's Chester County, with polling stations now open till 8.30 pm local time. The county confirmed, saying that voters casting ballots after 8 pm ET will have to use provisional ballots. 

Meanwhile, long lines have been reported in Texas' Tarrant County, with waits of up to two hours at two polling locations, as per media reports. The county has 224 Election Day voting sites this year, down from 316 in 2022.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Voting machine issues in New York's Westchester County have been traced to a software update made after polling equipment was initially programmed and tested, the concerned officials stated. The update was required following a change in a local race and was not applied to machines in other counties. As a result, some tabulators were unable to read completed ballots.

The state election officials are making efforts to restore ballot-scanning facilities at polling stations, while voting is continuing through emergency procedures. 

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Indian-American representation is in focus in the 2026 US midterms, with 4 Indian-origin Democrats seeking re-election to the House. The name includes Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, Ami Bera, and Suhas Subramanyam, all in the fray for another term.

Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy is contesting the high-stakes Ohio governor's race, while physician-turned-politician Amish Shah is trying to flip an open congressional seat in Arizona.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: As Americans vote in the midterms, Israel has shared intelligence with the US suggesting Iran may be considering using chemical weapons against its adversaries, The New York Times reported Tuesday.

The assessment has reportedly split American officials, with some seeing it as part of a pressure campaign by PM Benjamin Netanyahu's government to push the Trump administration to resume major military operations against Iran, while others believe the threat must be taken seriously, the report said.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Trump has stated that his comment about renaming the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after himself was made as a joke, accusing the media of misreporting it. In a Truth Social post, Trump disputed reports terming his appearance a final midterm campaign speech with just 60 people in attendance. He said that it was a closed-door press conference for reporters only, with no public invited. Trump stressed that his actual final campaign rallies were held a day earlier in Iowa and Kansas, where he claimed 50,000 people turned up.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: The US military is preparing for a possible fresh strike on Iran as early as Wednesday, just a day after the midterm elections, according to The New York Times report.

The report claimed that any action would still need President Donald Trump's final sign-off, and no decision has been announced so far. The development comes amid heightened tensions and reports of an explosion on Iran's Qeshm Island.
 

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Republican Senator Roger Marshall is facing an unexpectedly stiff challenge in Kansas from Democratic megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton, turning a traditionally red state Senate race into one of the most watched contests.

The democrats have not won a Senate seat in Kansas in 94 years, but record advertising spending and voter frustration over President Donald Trump's handling of the economy have put Marshall's second term at risk, AP reported.

Hamilton, founder and senior pastor of the 25,000-member Church of the Resurrection in the Kansas City area, is running as a moderate focused on affordability and willing to work across the aisle.
 

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: On US Midterm Election Day, President Donald Trump joked that he could shift to Israel and take over as prime minister if American voters ever tired of him.

In an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, Trump claimed he commands a 99% approval rating in Israel, describing the country as a close partner. “I’m at 99% approval rating in Israel. Can you believe it? In fact, if people ever got tired of me in the US, I’ll move to Israel and become prime minister,” Trump said.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: In 2026 US midterms, the Latino electorate has become a critical swing factor, and nowhere is that more evident than in Texas. Since Hispanics comprise almost one-third of all eligible voters in the state, their preference could tilt the outcome of the tight Senate and Governor contests and tip a handful of competitive House battles.

The stakes, in context with the Republicans, are whether the inroads President Donald Trump made with Hispanic voters during the 2024 election have endured. On the other hand, Democrats will be looking for any erosion in that support.

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Democrats aim to gain a majority of governors’ offices for the first time in 20 years, needing to win two states among 36 contests. Key competitive races are in Alaska, Georgia, and Iowa, while Republicans focus on Kansas, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
 

US Midterms 2026 LIVE Updates: Opposition to data centers has escalated into a midterm election issue, with candidates attacking opponents using nicknames. Trump supported data centers, while labor unions allied with tech firms. Conversely, clean energy advocates criticized them for increasing natural gas power plants, raising concerns among ranchers and farmers.

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Indian-American voters in Northern Virginia emphasized concerns over anti-immigrant sentiment, rising expenses, and the need for stronger representation. They urged support for Democratic candidates like Suhas Subramanyam and Mark Warner, advocating for acceptance, immigrant rights, and defense against discrimination during the election.

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Democratic nominee Micah Lasher expressed confidence on Election Day that voters will reclaim Congress, restore democratic norms, and address affordability issues, criticizing President Trump and Republicans for undermining the rule of law.

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Ajay Jain Bhutoria, an Indian-American leader and former Biden adviser, strongly endorsed the Democratic Party on Election Day, emphasizing the need for a Democratic Congress to address economic instability, anti-Asian hate, and US-India relations. He criticized Trump’s policies and highlighted the record turnout of Indian-Americans rejecting his agenda.

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Manhattan City Council candidate Carl Wilson reported high voter engagement and strong early turnout in New York City, driven by excitement among Democratic voters. Motivations include national grievances and local priorities, with key issues like economic and foreign policy influencing participation.

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: US Vice-President JD Vance has urged Americans to vote for Republican candidates in the midterm elections, calling on voters to send a message to the “radical left”. “Today’s the day, America. Get out there and send a message to the radical left that we don’t want their bullshit,” Vance said in a post on X.

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: The White House shared a campaign message featuring Trump, emphasizing that "America is going to win" as Americans vote in the 2026 midterms, urging support for Republican candidates against the “radical left.”

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: The 2026 US midterm elections will be a crucial test for Trump’s presidency, with voters deciding on congressional control amid concerns over cost of living, inflation, and the Iran war. All House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships are contested. A Democratic win could limit Trump’s agenda, impacting the political landscape leading to the 2028 election.
 

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump criticized Alaska Senate candidate Daniel Sullivan in a Truth Social post, claiming he was “missing in action” and speculating about possible kidnapping by scared Democratic lawyers amid election fraud accusations.
 

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Democrats before the 2026 Midterm Elections, specifically targeting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling voters who support him "fools".
 

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: After U.S. polling stations close, midterm election outcomes may be delayed, with some results uncalled for days. Recent elections saw House results called days post-Election Day, and Senate outcomes often take longer, especially in remote states like Alaska.
 

US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Congressmembers are fighting to retain seats in districts won by Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024. Redistricting, influenced by Trump, increased the number of Republicans in Democrat-leaning areas, notably in California and Utah, prompting some to switch party allegiance.