How to watch live 2026 election results on CBS News

With control of Congress on the line in House and Senate races around the country, here's how to watch the 2026 midterm election results on Tuesday.

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Oklahoma man charged with mailing hundreds of white-powder letters

An Oklahoma man faces federal charges after allegedly sending hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials and media outlets ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.

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Americans vote in battle for Senate and House control— live updates

Control of Congress and the fate of President Trump's legislative agenda are now in the hands of American voters, who are heading to the polls to decide the 2026 midterm elections.

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Why some key races won't be decided on election night

Experts expect some politicians on Tuesday night to claim the 2026 elections are rigged, but here's why that's not the case — and why it may be a while before some races are called.

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Here's when polls close for 2026 midterm elections today

If you are in line to cast your ballot before a polling site closes, you have the right to remain in line and vote.

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Here's what Americans are voting on in today's elections

Control of the House and Senate are at stake as Republicans and Democrats focus on battleground races in key states.

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Josh Turek pitches "generational change" in tight Iowa Senate race

In Iowa's crucial Senate race, Democrat Josh Turek pitched his campaign as an opportunity for a "generational change."

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U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft, a senior U.S. official told CBS News.

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ICE planning to deport Afghans through Pakistan, official says

The plan has triggered alarm among advocates for Afghans, who warn that the proposal could lead to the deportation of Afghans who could be persecuted by the Taliban.

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Dingell: Stevens' GOP endorsement is "galvanizing" voters behind El-Sayed

"It's galvanizing many communities," the Michigan Democrat told CBS News on Monday.

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Supreme Court rejects Trump's request in California mail ballots dispute

Earlier Monday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to order California election officials to set aside mail ballots from 20,000 people it alleges are noncitizens.

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Why Texas Dems are forecasting a "Hispanic hurricane" in midterms

Two years ago, President Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters nationwide and won a majority of Texas Hispanics. Now, Democrats believe they could swing back.

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A bitter sheriff's primary, a write-in campaign and a county divided

An unusual sheriff election in Lee County, Alabama, highlights how elected law enforcement often shapes issues of public safety, immigration and gun control.

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Supreme Court to hear religious liberty case over Colorado preschools

The Archdiocese of Denver and Catholic preschools said they were unlawfully excluded from Colorado's universal preschool program over their refusal to admit students from LGBTQ families.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in California ballot case

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in its effort to force California to set aside mail ballots from thousands of people it claims are not U.S. citizens.

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