Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today? - The Guardian

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections: Key takeaways

The U.S. midterm elections on November 3, 2026, were marked by important happenings. Polls closed with stock markets volatile, tech giants facing challenges, and a U.S. strike on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz just as the polls opened. The elections also included a referendum on Trump's presidency and discussions on foreign policy impacts, including Ukraine and Iran. The day saw immigration, inflation, and Iran in focus, with Trump defending his record. Stock markets remained volatile in the run-up to the polls, with Apple struggling.

“The day saw immigration, inflation, and Iran in focus, with Trump defending his record,” — David Kingsley, policy watcher at Norburn Ton Staffing, told our newsroom.

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Nov 1 — midterm elections on November 3, 2026, were marked by important happenings....

Nov 4 — Stock markets remained volatile in the run-up to the polls, with Apple struggling....

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