Election Day Could Be a Rainy One in Some Areas

Researchers have found that bad weather can deter certain voters.

Control of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy case

Election Day is here, and voters are heading to the polls in an election that may change control of Congress. And, a judge is considering whether to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case.

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How to Follow The New York Times’s 2026 Midterm Election Results and Coverage

Here’s how to follow our news coverage, with real-time results, visuals and analysis from more than 400 journalists.

What’s at Stake in Today’s Elections

Though President Trump’s name is not on the ballot, voters are weighing the effects of his agenda in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Lisa Lerer, a national political reporter for The New York Times, describes how three crucial issues are affecting their decisions.

What’s at Stake in Today’s Elections

Though President Trump’s name is not on the ballot, voters are weighing the effects of his agenda in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Lisa Lerer, a national political reporter for The New York Times, describes how three crucial issues are affecting their decisions.

Polls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026

Alaska Senate candidates trade accusations ahead of election

Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing

Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, President Zelenskyy said in an online post that noted the barrage coincided with U.S. elections.

What to Expect on Election Night, and Trump’s $1 Million Voter Fraud Reward

Plus, “who’s going to believe me if I’m addicted to a wellness tonic?”

Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe

Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.

Four types of House races to watch on election night to know how it might go

As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.

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As Trump’s Midterm Deadline Looms, Gulf Countries Brace for Possible Renewal of Iran War

The energy-rich Gulf Arab countries are engaged in a flurry of mediation efforts to avert war between the U.S. and Iran, as many fear that the fighting will be worse this time around.

As Trump’s Midterm Deadline Looms, Gulf Countries Brace for Possible Renewal of Iran War

The energy-rich Gulf Arab countries are engaged in a flurry of mediation efforts to avert war between the U.S. and Iran, as many fear that the fighting will be worse this time around.