Americans head to the polls Tuesday in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Democrats are seeking to win the House and Senate, which would give them greater power to challenge President Donald Trump’s agenda after two years of Republican control.
Voters wait to vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in South Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
With free rides for Election Day, Austin metro buses use their banner to encourage voting in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Voters wait in line before casting their ballots at the First Church of the Open Bible on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Voters cast their ballots at the First Church of the Open Bible on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Steve Simpson, who is part of group dedicated to spreading compassion, wears an eagle costume to attract attention as he reminds citizens to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
A volunteer sorts "I Voted" stickers at the Brooklyn Museum in New York on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
The sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol, as seen reflected in the U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool, on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
Voters mark their ballots at a polling place at the Katherine Johnson Global Academy in Baltimore, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Signs focusing on affordability and encouraging people to vote are posted on a bridge on Peace Street in Raleigh, N.C., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)
A voter laughs while placing an "I voted" sticker on their chest after casting their ballot at a polling place at the Katherine Johnson Global Academy in Baltimore, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Central Bucks South High School on Election Day in Warrington, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A voter carries their ballot at the Brooklyn Museum in New York on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
A volunteer places a "Vote Here" sign at the Brooklyn Museum in New York on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Central Bucks South High School on Election Day in Warrington, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Voters arrive to cast their ballots at the Washington Township House polling place during the midterm election in Oregonia, Ohio, early Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
People cast their ballots at a polling location open for early voting at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Wasilla, Alaska. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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Voters wait to vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in South Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
With free rides for Election Day, Austin metro buses use their banner to encourage voting in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Voters wait in line before casting their ballots at the First Church of the Open Bible on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Voters cast their ballots at the First Church of the Open Bible on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Steve Simpson, who is part of group dedicated to spreading compassion, wears an eagle costume to attract attention as he reminds citizens to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
A volunteer sorts "I Voted" stickers at the Brooklyn Museum in New York on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
The sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol, as seen reflected in the U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool, on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
Voters mark their ballots at a polling place at the Katherine Johnson Global Academy in Baltimore, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Signs focusing on affordability and encouraging people to vote are posted on a bridge on Peace Street in Raleigh, N.C., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)
A voter laughs while placing an "I voted" sticker on their chest after casting their ballot at a polling place at the Katherine Johnson Global Academy in Baltimore, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Central Bucks South High School on Election Day in Warrington, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A voter carries their ballot at the Brooklyn Museum in New York on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
A volunteer places a "Vote Here" sign at the Brooklyn Museum in New York on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Central Bucks South High School on Election Day in Warrington, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Voters arrive to cast their ballots at the Washington Township House polling place during the midterm election in Oregonia, Ohio, early Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
