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Scenes of democracy unfold as Americans cast ballots on Election Day

Nov. 3, 2026Updated Nov. 4, 2026, 8:56 a.m. ET
From crowded polling places to quiet moments inside voting booths, Americans cast their ballots in a consequential 2026 midterm election that shifted power in Washington, with Democrats winning control of both the House and Senate. See Election Day unfold in photos from across the country. Above, election clerk Jan Rhodes checks in a voter as people cast a ballot in the 2026 midterm election at Washington Square Mall in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
From crowded polling places to quiet moments inside voting booths, Americans cast their ballots in a consequential 2026 midterm election that shifted power in Washington, with Democrats winning control of both the House and Senate. See Election Day unfold in photos from across the country.

Above, election clerk Jan Rhodes checks in a voter as people cast a ballot in the 2026 midterm election at Washington Square Mall in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
MaCabe Brown / Courier & Press
Alexander Rudenko, an immigrant from Ukraine, shows an "I Voted" sticker affixed to his Superman costume after casting his ballot on Election Day outside Austin City Hall in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2026. Rudenko said he supports stricter border security policies and opposes gender-affirming medical treatments for minors.
Alexander Rudenko, an immigrant from Ukraine, shows an "I Voted" sticker affixed to his Superman costume after casting his ballot on Election Day outside Austin City Hall in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2026. Rudenko said he supports stricter border security policies and opposes gender-affirming medical treatments for minors.
Omar Ornelas / El Paso Times
Megan Davidson stands by to collect ballots brought by poll workers at the Beasor B. Walker Law Enforcement Complex in Tuscaloosa, AL, after the polls closed. The votes are tabulated, posted for the public and the paper ballots secured at the facility.
Megan Davidson stands by to collect ballots brought by poll workers at the Beasor B. Walker Law Enforcement Complex in Tuscaloosa, AL, after the polls closed. The votes are tabulated, posted for the public and the paper ballots secured at the facility.
Gary Cosby Jr, Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Volunteers hand out voting guides to Naples residents as they go to cast their votes for the stateís midterm elections at the Collier County Library - Headquarters Branch in Naples, Fla., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Volunteers hand out voting guides to Naples residents as they go to cast their votes for the stateís midterm elections at the Collier County Library - Headquarters Branch in Naples, Fla., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Jason Ball votes among fire apparatus at the Noblesville Fire Station 75, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 in Hamilton County, Ind.
Jason Ball votes among fire apparatus at the Noblesville Fire Station 75, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 in Hamilton County, Ind.
Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar Via USA TODAY Network
There was a steady line of traffic to vote at the Doña Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces, NM on Election Day on Nov. 3.
There was a steady line of traffic to vote at the Doña Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces, NM on Election Day on Nov. 3.
Jason Groves, Las Cruces Sun-News Via USA TODAY Network
People line up to cast their ballot at Chandler-Gilbert Community College on Election Day in Chandler, Ariz. on Nov. 3, 2026.
People line up to cast their ballot at Chandler-Gilbert Community College on Election Day in Chandler, Ariz. on Nov. 3, 2026.
Patrick Breen, The Republic Via USA TODAY Network
An “I Voted” sticker at the Larry Cox Senior Center on Election Day in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 3, 2026.
An “I Voted” sticker at the Larry Cox Senior Center on Election Day in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 3, 2026.
Angelina Alcantar, News Sentinel Via USA TODAY Network
Citizens line up to vote for the 2026 midterm election at the Spanish Springs Library in Reno, Nev. on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2026.
Citizens line up to vote for the 2026 midterm election at the Spanish Springs Library in Reno, Nev. on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2026.
Andy Barron, Special To The RGJ Via USA TODAY Network
People vote at the Jackson State University Student Center in Jackson, Miss., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
People vote at the Jackson State University Student Center in Jackson, Miss., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Lauren Witte, Clarion Ledger Via USA TODAY Network
Voters fill out their ballots at the Waukesha County Exposition Center Arena polling location in Waukesha, Wisc. during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Voters fill out their ballots at the Waukesha County Exposition Center Arena polling location in Waukesha, Wisc. during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Voters stand in line outside the Larry Cox Senior Center on Election Day in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 3, 2026.
Voters stand in line outside the Larry Cox Senior Center on Election Day in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 3, 2026.
Angelina Alcantar, News Sentinel Via USA TODAY Network
Voters walk towards the voting booths at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Arlington, Va. on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Voters walk towards the voting booths at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Arlington, Va. on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Josh Morgan, USA TODAY
Bret Van Hoy teaches Brock, 7, and Felix, 8, about the ballot at the Larry Cox Senior Center on Election Day in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 3, 2026.
Bret Van Hoy teaches Brock, 7, and Felix, 8, about the ballot at the Larry Cox Senior Center on Election Day in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 3, 2026.
Angelina Alcantar/ News Sentinel Via USA TODAY Network
Jay Kistler, 37, of southwest Detroit, fills out his ballot while holding his 4-month-old son, William Kistler, during the midterm election at Maybury Elementary School in southwest Detroit on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Jay Kistler, 37, of southwest Detroit, fills out his ballot while holding his 4-month-old son, William Kistler, during the midterm election at Maybury Elementary School in southwest Detroit on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press
Voters take to the polls at Cunningham Park Elementary School during midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Voters take to the polls at Cunningham Park Elementary School during midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Fairfax County, Virginia.
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Poll worker Alan Binger, New Egypt, displays his "Vote" t-shirt at the Jackson Mills Fire Company in Jackson, NJ, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Poll worker Alan Binger, New Egypt, displays his "Vote" t-shirt at the Jackson Mills Fire Company in Jackson, NJ, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Thomas P. Costello/Asbury Park Press
A truck with US flag drives by several 27 foot tall flamingos made by artist Matthew Mazzotta seen here outside the Supervisor of Elections building on November 3, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
A truck with US flag drives by several 27 foot tall flamingos made by artist Matthew Mazzotta seen here outside the Supervisor of Elections building on November 3, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Saul Martinez, Getty Images
Louisville mayoral candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright gets a hug from a poll worker as she arrives to vote in the midterm election at Butler High School. Nov 3, 2026
Louisville mayoral candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright gets a hug from a poll worker as she arrives to vote in the midterm election at Butler High School. Nov 3, 2026
Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal
Scenes at New Shiloh Christian Center in Melbourne on midterm Election Day in Brevard, the day after massive flooding throughout the county.
Scenes at New Shiloh Christian Center in Melbourne on midterm Election Day in Brevard, the day after massive flooding throughout the county.
Tim Shortt, FLORIDA TODAY
Voters at the Falls Church Community Center take to the polls in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County, during midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Voters at the Falls Church Community Center take to the polls in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County, during midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Poll workers, right, assist with voter registration at the Brookfield Conference Center polling station in Brookfield, Wisconsin, for the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Poll workers, right, assist with voter registration at the Brookfield Conference Center polling station in Brookfield, Wisconsin, for the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
It’s finally Election Day for the midterms around the country and in Michigan on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
It’s finally Election Day for the midterms around the country and in Michigan on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
Voters Chris and Anna Shivar with children Will and Eliza, and her friend Maddie seeing the voting process at the Pendelton Elementary School precinct during midterm Election Voting in Pendleton, S.C. Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Voters Chris and Anna Shivar with children Will and Eliza, and her friend Maddie seeing the voting process at the Pendelton Elementary School precinct during midterm Election Voting in Pendleton, S.C. Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina
Cary Ogilzie, Shawnee County election supervisor, holds the lease to his friend’s dog, Rosco, as first-time voter Landon Broxterman votes inside an election box at Reynolds Lodge at Lake Shawnee on Nov. 3, 2026.
Cary Ogilzie, Shawnee County election supervisor, holds the lease to his friend’s dog, Rosco, as first-time voter Landon Broxterman votes inside an election box at Reynolds Lodge at Lake Shawnee on Nov. 3, 2026.
Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal
Scituate Town Clerk Kathleen Gardner looks at her phone for he exact time to open the polls at 7AM to allow voters into the polls. Election day across the country starts early at Scituate, Ma. high school with voters lined up before 7AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Scituate Town Clerk Kathleen Gardner looks at her phone for he exact time to open the polls at 7AM to allow voters into the polls. Election day across the country starts early at Scituate, Ma. high school with voters lined up before 7AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger
Voters line up outside a polling station to vote in the US midterm elections on Election Day in Dallas, Texas, US, November 3, 2026.
Voters line up outside a polling station to vote in the US midterm elections on Election Day in Dallas, Texas, US, November 3, 2026.
Callaghan O'Hare/REUTERS
Campaign signs are seen outside a polling location at Hermon High School on Election Day on November 3, 2026, in Hermon, Maine.
Campaign signs are seen outside a polling location at Hermon High School on Election Day on November 3, 2026, in Hermon, Maine.
Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Danny Amendola, a former NFL wide receiver who played for the New England Patriots, visits the polls at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton during the midterm election Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Danny Amendola, a former NFL wide receiver who played for the New England Patriots, visits the polls at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton during the midterm election Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Grace Chai/Seacoastonline
Charles Pevito rests outside Austin City Hall after casting his ballot on Election Day in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2026.
Charles Pevito rests outside Austin City Hall after casting his ballot on Election Day in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2026.
Omar Ornelas / El Paso Times
Matt Kownick, of Brookfield, waits in line for his ballot, with his 16-month-old son Charlie, at the Brookfield Conference Center polling station in Brookfield, Wisconsin, during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Matt Kownick, of Brookfield, waits in line for his ballot, with his 16-month-old son Charlie, at the Brookfield Conference Center polling station in Brookfield, Wisconsin, during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Voters at Longfellow Middle School in McLean, Virginia in Fairfax County take to the polls during midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Voters at Longfellow Middle School in McLean, Virginia in Fairfax County take to the polls during midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Jack Gruber, Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
Sings sit outside the Broad Ripple Park Family Center on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Sings sit outside the Broad Ripple Park Family Center on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Voters fill out their ballots at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Arlington, Va. on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Voters fill out their ballots at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Arlington, Va. on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Josh Morgan, USA TODAY
Alexander Rudenko, an immigrant from Ukraine, arrives to cast his ballot on Election Day outside Austin City Hall in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2026. Rudenko said he planned to vote for Republican candidates because he supports stricter border security policies and opposes gender-affirming medical treatments for minors.
Alexander Rudenko, an immigrant from Ukraine, arrives to cast his ballot on Election Day outside Austin City Hall in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2026. Rudenko said he planned to vote for Republican candidates because he supports stricter border security policies and opposes gender-affirming medical treatments for minors.
Omar Ornelas / El Paso Times
Voters fill out their ballots behind the voting booths during the midterm election at Maybury Elementary School in southwest Detroit on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Voters fill out their ballots behind the voting booths during the midterm election at Maybury Elementary School in southwest Detroit on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press
Voters fill out their ballot at a polling station inside Zion Lutheran Church on November 3, 2026 in Davenport, Iowa.
Voters fill out their ballot at a polling station inside Zion Lutheran Church on November 3, 2026 in Davenport, Iowa.
Joshua Lott, Getty Images
Voters cast ballots on Election Day at Olathe Indian Creek Library on November 3, 2026 in Olathe, Kansas.
Voters cast ballots on Election Day at Olathe Indian Creek Library on November 3, 2026 in Olathe, Kansas.
Jim Vondruska, Getty Images
Louisville mayoral candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright records her ballot in the midterm election at Butler High School. Nov 3, 2026
Louisville mayoral candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright records her ballot in the midterm election at Butler High School. Nov 3, 2026
Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal
Polls open in Jefferson County as voters arrive to cast their ballots at the Dawson Orman Education Center. Nov 3, 2026
Polls open in Jefferson County as voters arrive to cast their ballots at the Dawson Orman Education Center. Nov 3, 2026
Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal
Janet James, a precinct election official, helps a voter at a machine while at the Northgate Church polling location in Delaware County Tuesday morning on Nov 3, 2026.
Janet James, a precinct election official, helps a voter at a machine while at the Northgate Church polling location in Delaware County Tuesday morning on Nov 3, 2026.
Michael R. Schmidt/Columbus Dispatch
Voting at the Northgate Church polling location in Delaware County Tuesday morning on Nov 3, 2026.
Voting at the Northgate Church polling location in Delaware County Tuesday morning on Nov 3, 2026.
Michael R. Schmidt/Columbus Dispatch
People cast a ballot in the 2026 midterm election at Washington Square Mall in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
People cast a ballot in the 2026 midterm election at Washington Square Mall in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
MaCabe Brown / Courier & Press
A child plays a game as voters fill out their ballots at a polling place inside Shoppes at Northpark during the midterm election in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
A child plays a game as voters fill out their ballots at a polling place inside Shoppes at Northpark during the midterm election in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN
Voters head into Election Central on Morton Street near City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
Voters head into Election Central on Morton Street near City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times
Longtime Oakland resident Kenneth Jessop, 81, smiles after looking over his ballot for the general election at the Oakland Community Center on Nov. 3, 2026. "I hate to see what some of the younger ones are going to have to put up with if the country keeps going the way it is," he said. "It's a hell of a mess."
Longtime Oakland resident Kenneth Jessop, 81, smiles after looking over his ballot for the general election at the Oakland Community Center on Nov. 3, 2026. "I hate to see what some of the younger ones are going to have to put up with if the country keeps going the way it is," he said. "It's a hell of a mess."
Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal
Michigan 7th Congressional District candidate William Lawrence, left, greets potential voters on the Michigan State University campus on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in East Lansing.
Michigan 7th Congressional District candidate William Lawrence, left, greets potential voters on the Michigan State University campus on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in East Lansing.
Nick King/Lansing State Journal
Voters enter the polling place at the Hannah Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in East Lansing.
Voters enter the polling place at the Hannah Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in East Lansing.
Nick King/Lansing State Journal
A woman looks at an image of Jesus at a polling place at The Church of the Heavenly Rest on Election Day on November 3, 2026 in New York City.
A woman looks at an image of Jesus at a polling place at The Church of the Heavenly Rest on Election Day on November 3, 2026 in New York City.
Andres Kudacki, Getty Images
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico campaigns on Nov. 3, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico campaigns on Nov. 3, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
Brandon Bell/Getty Images
A family cast their vote at a polling place at The Church of the Heavenly Rest on Election Day on November 3, 2026 in New York City.
A family cast their vote at a polling place at The Church of the Heavenly Rest on Election Day on November 3, 2026 in New York City.
Andres Kudacki, Getty Images
People at a polling location on Election Day during the midterm elections in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on November 3, 2026.
People at a polling location on Election Day during the midterm elections in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on November 3, 2026.
LEONARDO MUNOZ, AFP Via Getty Images
A multilingual "Vote Here" sign is displayed outside a polling location on Election Day at Boyle Heights City Hall in Los Angeles, California on November 3, 2026.
A multilingual "Vote Here" sign is displayed outside a polling location on Election Day at Boyle Heights City Hall in Los Angeles, California on November 3, 2026.
FREDERIC J. BROWN, AFP Via Getty Images
Heavy voter turnout at Yeshiva Viznitz School in Monsey Nov. 3, 2026.
Heavy voter turnout at Yeshiva Viznitz School in Monsey Nov. 3, 2026.
Peter Carr/The Journal News
Voters from the Town of Southeast vote in the lobby of the Performing Arts Building at Brewster High School Nov. 3, 2026. 2026. .
Voters from the Town of Southeast vote in the lobby of the Performing Arts Building at Brewster High School Nov. 3, 2026. 2026. .
Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News
Indianapolis residents take part in the midterms by voting at the IFD Station No.4 on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis residents take part in the midterms by voting at the IFD Station No.4 on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Indianapolis residents take part in the midterms by voting at the IFD Station No.4 on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis residents take part in the midterms by voting at the IFD Station No.4 on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Chelsea Gustafson explains the process to her little one, Brecken Gustafson, as they vote at the Carmel Clay Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Hamilton County.
Chelsea Gustafson explains the process to her little one, Brecken Gustafson, as they vote at the Carmel Clay Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Hamilton County.
Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Bill McLellan, left, and Elly DeVoss wait in line to vote at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Noblesville. DeVoss brought a baby blanket crochet project because she didn’t know how long the lines would be.
Bill McLellan, left, and Elly DeVoss wait in line to vote at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Noblesville. DeVoss brought a baby blanket crochet project because she didn’t know how long the lines would be.
Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Voters wait in a line at Precinct 314 at the Estero Recreation Center at Estero Community Park on Tuesday, Nov.. 3, 2026. A steady stream of voters were seen in line.
Voters wait in a line at Precinct 314 at the Estero Recreation Center at Estero Community Park on Tuesday, Nov.. 3, 2026. A steady stream of voters were seen in line.
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