Midterm elections 2026: Trump agenda and control of Congress at stake as voting ends
Congressional control in focus
Republicans are preparing for a difficult election night, with reports suggesting Trump may lose ground among young voters and Latinos, groups where he made gains in 2024. GOP insiders said Trump could turn his attention to his legacy if Democrats win decisively.
Poll finds voter switching
A Politico poll found that about 9 percent of people who voted for Trump in 2024 intend to support a Democrat this time. Just over 2 percent of former Kamala Harris voters said they planned to vote Republican. The article also reported that roughly one in 10 Trump voters said they planned to switch to Democrats.
Voting disruptions reported
More than 20 polling places in Florida were moved because of severe flooding. Secretary of State Cord Byrd said voting across the state was going smoothly. In a New York county, an update to the election program followed initial preparations and equipment testing. The county turned to emergency ballot procedures, while voting was delayed in one area over a barcode issue.
Key points
- Democrats need four Senate seats and three House seats to gain control of Congress.
- A Politico poll found about 9 percent of 2024 Trump voters plan to vote for Democrats.
- Flooding forced Florida to relocate more than 20 polling places.
- A New York county used emergency ballot procedures after an election-program update.