Nearly 40% of Florida voters have cast ballots ahead of Election Day

More than 5.4 million Floridians have already voted in the midterm elections, representing 38.2% of the state's 13.7 million registered voters, according to the Florida Division of Elections.

Donalds, Jolly make final campaign stops before Florida election

Florida gubernatorial nominees Byron Donalds and David Jolly held statewide campaign rallies Monday to make their final pitches on the eve of Election Day. 

How some US news organizations will make midterm race calls

News organizations will use different data sources and methods to call winners in the closely contested 2026 midterm elections.

2026 midterm elections: Races for governor across the US

Amid the nationwide fight between Democrats and Republicans over who will control the House and Senate in Washington after Election Day are dozens more skirmishes that will decide which party wields the levers of power in state capitals across the country. 

Iowa’s 2026 Senate race: What to know about Josh Turek vs Ashley Hinson

With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know.

Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan

Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.

Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted

Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.

Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson

Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.

Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers

On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.

Haley Stevens: 'My vote for Senate is going to be with Mike Rogers'

Haley Stevens announced Sunday, in a stunning political upset with just two days left before the election, that she was voting for Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.

Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal, Murdoch over Epstein letter

A federal judge Saturday tossed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, over a story reporting Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads must be taken down, judge rules

A U.S. district judge ruled Friday that the federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded commercials, including one that praised President Donald Trump’s claim that every American will receive $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress in the midterm election. 

Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report

Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.

Florida early voting: More than 4.2 million ballots cast ahead of Election Day

With Election Day just four days away, candidates across Florida are making their final appeals to voters as they try to turn out supporters in a closely watched midterm election.

Hegseth fires top Pentagon military planner - again

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Pentagon's top military planner again. It's the latest in a series of nearly two dozen generals, admirals and other military leaders to be fired or forced to retire under Hegseth.

6 citizens sue Trump over White House media ban

Six citizens are taking legal action against the Trump administration, arguing that White House press restrictions could affect how Americans receive information about the government.