Politics

US midterm election: How it works, why it's important and races to watch

As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 3 sources•1 min read•Updated November 3, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC

The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president.

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