Paper ballots, audits and tracking will help secure the 2026 midterms, but experts warn of new threats.

US voters will decide whether Republicans will retain control of Congress or whether Democrats will rise up to stymie Trump’s agenda

Nine battleground states hold the key to control of Congress as Republicans defend majorities and Democrats eye Senate pickups in the 2026 midterms.

Democratic gains in Congress could bring tougher oversight of major companies and shift billions of dollars in federal spending and regulatory policy.

The time it takes to project winners will depend on two factors: how fast the states count their votes, and how close the races are.

President Donald Trump brings his whirlwind midterm campaign to a close in Washington, D.C., after weeks of rallies, celebrity appearances and memorable moments on the road.

By Shashwat Chauhan and Utkarsh Hathi Nov 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes rose on Monday as oil prices tumbled more than 6% on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, with investors also bracing for Tuesday's midterm elections and another busy week of earnings.

Midterm elections are always a verdict on a sitting president. But the 2026 edition could become something rarer and more significant — a catalyst that points the way to a new political era.