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US midterm elections live: Polls due to open in test for Trump

Al Jazeera November 03, 2026 3 views

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US Midterm Elections: Polls Open as Nation Waits for Test of Trump's Popularity

Voters in the United States are heading to the polls today for the highly anticipated US midterm elections. The results of the election are expected to provide insight into the popularity of President Donald Trump and the political climate in the country.

The first results are scheduled to be released on Tuesday, as polls close at 23:00 GMT. However, the final results could take several days to compile and confirm.

  • The elections will test the popularity of President Trump and his administration's policies among the American public.
  • The results are expected to have significant implications for the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, as well as the balance of power in Congress.
  • The election is taking place amidst ongoing investigations into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

The election will see voters choose between Republican and Democratic candidates for the US House of Representatives and Senate seats.

As the polls close, the nation will be eagerly awaiting the results to gauge the public's sentiment towards the current administration and its policies.

Stay tuned for updates as the results begin to roll in.

<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>

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