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Early voting underway as 2026 midterm Election Day nears November 3
Early voting is underway, with Republicans holding a 53-47 Senate edge and Fox News rating control a toss-up.
The short version
- Early voting is underway across the U.S. ahead of the November 3 midterm Election Day.[CBS News]
- The 2022 midterms drew 46% of eligible voters, compared with 65% in the 2024 presidential election.[CBS News]
- Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority, and Fox News Power Rankings rate Senate control a toss-up.[Fox News]
- President Donald Trump predicts Republicans will keep both the House and Senate, a forecast rather than a result.[Fox News]
Key facts
- Early voting is underway for the 2026 midterm elections, with Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.[CBS News]
- In the 2022 midterms, 46% of eligible voters cast ballots, compared with 65% in the 2024 presidential elections.[CBS News]
- Republicans currently control the Senate 53-47, according to Fox News Power Rankings.[Fox News]
- The final Fox News Power Rankings before Election Day rate the race for Senate control a toss-up.[Fox News]
- President Donald Trump predicts the GOP will hold the House and Senate in the midterm elections.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- Trump's prediction that Republicans will keep both chambers is a forecast, and Senate control is rated a toss-up; the outcome is unknown until votes are counted.[Fox News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.