What are Americans voting for in this election?

Headline from BBC News · First reported Nov 2 · Updated 46m ago · 6 sources, 6 articles

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The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.

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Left · The GuardianVoting begins in US midterm elections – in picturesRight · CBS NewsHere's what Americans are voting on in today's elections

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The GuardianLeft-CenterHigh·46m ago

Voting begins in US midterm elections – in pictures

Americans are voting in midterm elections with control of the House and the Senate at stake for the remainder of Donald Trump’s second term in office, while voters are also electing governors and other state and local officials Continue reading...

NBC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·3h ago

Voting gets underway in the midterm elections

Voters are heading to the polls in a critical midterm election that will decide which party controls Congress. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

The IndependentLeft-CenterMixed·6h ago

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Financial TimesLeast BiasedHigh·5h ago

Americans begin voting in elections to decide control of Congress

BBC NewsLeast BiasedMostly Factual·Nov 2

What are Americans voting for in this election?

The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.

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CBS NewsRight-CenterMostly Factual·7h ago

Here's what Americans are voting on in today's elections

Control of the House and Senate are at stake as Republicans and Democrats focus on battleground races in key states.

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