Follow the latest 2026 midterm elections news, results, key races, and updates as voters decide control of Congress and a number of statewide contests.

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IOWA, USA — Iowa voters are heading to the polls on Nov. 3 in a consequential election that could shift the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. The Iowa governor's race is also hotly contested as Republicans look to retain the seat and Democrats hope to flip it blue for the first time in 20 years.

Federal intervention, underserved voters, AI, how to approach voters at the polls and more from our webinar on covering the U.S. midterms.

Michigan's candidates for U.S. Senate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, will debate Thursday night, Oct. 8.

Live debate took place in Columbia at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2026

The Oct. 8 debate will air live at 8 p.m. on KONG-TV and will be streamed on KING 5 and The Seattle Times' digital platforms.

Voters will decide who will be the next governor, U.S. Senator, and many other down ballot races.

The town also announced a polling location change for Precinct 2-B. Voters in Precinct 2-B will now cast their Election Day ballots at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School at 21 Mattoon St., replacing the previous polling site at Fort River Elementary School.

Esmeralda Soria, a Fresno Democrat, moved out of Assembly District 27 to adjacent district.