US begins key voting day in Congressional midterms

On 3 November 2026, the main day of the midterms for the US Congress is taking place. The outcome of the vote will determine whether the Republican Party retains its control over the country's legislative body.

Voter turnout and voting progress

According to Associated Press data, millions of citizens have already cast their ballots early. Turnout figures at this stage may exceed the results of previous midterms. Media report that the voting process is currently proceeding without significant disruptions.

Legal obstacles for the presidential administration

The electoral process is taking place against a backdrop of tension surrounding its organisation. The administration of President Donald Trump attempted to expand federal influence over the elections. Measures included checks for potential voting by non-US citizens and the deployment of federal observers at polling stations.

However, courts have blocked some of these initiatives. On the eve of the vote, the US Supreme Court rejected a demand to force California to hold thousands of ballots pending checks for non-citizen voting. Earlier, the court also rejected Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting.

President's reaction and next steps

Election officials and human rights organisations continue to monitor the voting process. Legal disputes over the electoral process may continue even after polling stations close, during the vote count and the certification of results.

A week before the elections, Donald Trump did not give a definitive answer to the question of whether he would accept their results.

«Я визнаю їх, якщо вони будуть чесними», – заявив тоді президент США. ("I will accept them if they are fair," the US president said at the time.)