US Midterm Elections 2026: Vote Counting Begins in Two States

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The first polling stations in Indiana and Kentucky closed at around 18:00 local time. Vote counting is now under way. The US midterm elections have begun, and the balance of power in Congress will be decided.

Why the First Results Are Not the Final Outcome

The start of counting in both states does not mean the result has already been decided. As El País reports, voting in Indiana and Kentucky has ended, while the count of the votes cast is only now under way.

According to Clarín, counting begins immediately after these polling stations close. The two states will therefore provide the first interim results, but the final outcome of the nationwide election has not yet been determined.

More Than 250 Million People Have Been Called to Vote

More than 250 million US citizens are expected to cast their votes in the US midterm elections on Tuesday, 3 November, according to El Comercio. The entire House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate will be decided.

The election is also expected to show how strongly President Donald Trump is supported after the past two years of his term. The balance of political forces in Congress during this period depends on the outcome.

The Fight Over Control of Congress Is at the Center

The key issue, according to El País, is which party will control Congress. During voting, reports focused mainly on technical problems and difficult weather conditions.

The closing of the first polling stations thus marks the start of the official count. At the time of the initial reports, no further interim results were available. The final outcome of the midterm elections was also not yet known.

Status: 3 November 2026, time not specified; further details to follow.