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, Nov. 3.
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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.
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.
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.
Case dismissed against 2 ex-FBI officials in Hunter Biden probe
The two former FBI officials, Nicole Floris and Bradley Benavides, were accused of falsely suggesting to Congress that they weren't aware of the federal investigations surrounding Hunter Biden.
How Alaska's ranked choice voting system works
Voters in Alaska are going to the polls to cast their ballots in key races, and the state's unique ranked choice voting system is back in the spotlight.
Live Updates: Trump tells GOP "we gave this a very strong shot"
President Trump is holding an event Monday at the Washington, D.C. Reflecting Pool, while Michigan Democrats assess the fallout from a cross-party endorsement.
Stuck in shelters, some migrant kids lose hope of staying in U.S.
The federal Office of Refugee Resettlement is supposed to care for migrant children who arrive in the country alone. But new policies are stranding kids in shelters and undermining their mental health.
Ken Paxton campaign no longer has Alamo event scheduled
Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign had said he would hold a rally on the eve of Election Day at the famed Texas landmark.
Sanders says GOP rhetoric about El-Sayed "should appall" Americans
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who's supported El-Sayed's campaign, specifically referred to comments made by Republican surrogates, including President Trump and GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 1, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro join Margaret Brennan.
Judge tosses lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska Senate race
The Justice Department argued that Daniel J. Sullivan's name on the ballot potentially diverted voters, and the Democrat running in the race would benefit as a result.
Transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 1, 2026.
Transcript: David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, CBS News election law contributor and the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 1, 2026.
Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized following stroke
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut was hospitalized on Saturday after experiencing a stroke, his office said.
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