US MIDTERMS 2026: Polls Open as Democrats Target Trump's Republican Majority | Times Now World

Polling stations opened in Washington, DC, on Tuesday as Americans voted in midterm elections that could reshape the balance of power in Congress and determine the future of President Donald Trump's legislative agenda. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships were being contested, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both chambers while Democrats sought to regain control of at least one. The elections have become a key test of Trump's second term, with rising living costs, immigration and the war with Iran emerging as major campaign issues. A Democratic victory in either chamber could constrain the administration's legislative priorities and pave the way for congressional investigations. More than 57 million Americans had already cast early ballots by Monday afternoon, while voters in Washington, DC, were using ranked-choice voting in a general election for the first time. The capital, however, continues to lack voting representation in Congress. #usmidterms2026 #usmidterms #donaldtrump #trump #democrats #republicans #capitolhill #uscongress #uselections #americanpolitics #washingtondc #midtermelections #houseofrepresentatives #ussenate #election2026 #iranwar #immigration #breakingnews #uspolitics #worldnews #internationalnews #timesnowworld In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews