America Votes
Your guide to election night, and more big stories at the end of Tuesday.
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Results: States decide on voter ID and redistricting ballot measures
Several states — including Alaska, Arizona, California and Nevada — are voting on changes to how their elections are run, including voter ID measures. Other states decide on redistricting proposals.
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Election Day: What To Know From Alaska
Voters in Alaska are choosing between incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola in the Senate race. Anna Edgerton reports (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump and the high cost of living loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton
The winner will succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who can't seek a third term but is considering a White House run.
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US midterm elections 2026 live updates: key House and Senate races to determine control of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term
Key states like Florida, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina see record turnout as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term Track live results from all 50 states It’s almost 6pm ET on Tuesday 3 November…
Pentagon Sued Over Hegseth’s New “Future of Warfare” Committee Led by Musk
The lawsuit comes as Democrats are eyeing impeachment for Hegseth if they win Congress.
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Julia Hermann Sees Election Uncertainty Raising Stakes for Treasuries and AI Leadership
Julia Hermann, Global Market Strategist at New York Life Investment Management, says markets could see significant churn as the midterm election outcome intersects with two key issues: fiscal policy and continued vulnerability in the…
Lane Kiffin says he's 'sad' about changes to LSU-Alabama rivalry, tells LSU fans to 'start drinking' early
Lane Kiffin calls it "sad" that money ends the Alabama-LSU annual rivalry after 63 straight seasons, with College Football Playoff hopes on the line.
Legendary Photographer on getting that perfect election night picture
On election night, photographers will be in position, ready to snap history-making moments. It's something Pulitzer-prize-winner photographer David Hume Kennerly, has done for decades.
Trump says US ending $3.8 bn in annual aid for Israel
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Washington would end its annual $3.8 billion in aid to Israel, on the day of midterm elections in which support for Israel has been a contentious issue. "We give Israel $4 billion a year…
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US midterm voters poised to deliver verdict on Trump’s second term
Results will determine makeup of Congress and other key offices and could define president’s final two years in office US midterms 2026 live – latest updates US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in…
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US voters share why they cast their ballots – from frustration with Trump to affordability concerns
‘It’s the disregard for the rule of law. It just seems like they’re thumbing their nose at it’ In the battleground state of Maine, Todd Cox, 63, has supported the state’s incumbent Republican senator Susan Collins not once, but twice, in…
US midterm election results live: Polls to start closing in some states
Polls to start closing in waves across the country, with the earliest closures at 23:00 GMT in Indiana and Kentucky.
See CBS News exit poll results for the 2026 midterm elections
Here's a national look at what's on voters' minds in the 2026 midterm elections as they cast their ballots.
Historian Timothy Snyder: Trump running US foreign policy 'as though he were an organized criminal'
As Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections, François Picard welcomes historian Timothy Snyder, professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs, for a conversation about the future of American democracy…
Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time
Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.
Spain's transport minister steps down 6 days after high-speed train crash that killed 69 people
Earlier Tuesday, he announced new safety measures, including improvements in control centers and a faster rollout of the European Rail Traffic Management System.
Chris Murphy, Recovering From a Stroke, Remains Hospitalized on Election Day
The Democratic senator from Connecticut, who is 53, began experiencing symptoms while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday, his office said.
Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors
As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.
US Continues Strikes on Iran Despite Trump Claims That War Is Over
The White House has not reported on the US’s strikes on Iran over the past several weeks.
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin breaks down agency's election day plans
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin joins CBS News to discuss plans for Tuesday's midterms amid an announcement from DHS that it will not be sending immigration enforcement agents to the polls. Following the conversation with…
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Who Wants to Be President in 2028?
For heavy-hitters weighing a national run, the 2026 midterms offer an ideal training ground, allowing candidates to quietly rehearse and fine-tune their retail politics and political messaging under the guise of being good party soldiers…
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Asian Tech Stocks to Rise on AI Rally as US Votes: Markets Wrap
Asian tech stocks looked set to rise after a revival in the artificial-intelligence trade lifted Wall Street, as investors awaited the results of the US midterm elections.
US midterm elections: The sectors bracing for potential shift in balance of power in Washington
Several sectors could face greater scrutiny from lawmakers in the case of a strong Democratic showing