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Election Day is hours away. Here's what to know about the midterms.

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Election Day is hours away. Here's what to know about the midterms. (2026, November 2). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/election-day-is-hours-away-heres-what-to-know-about-the-midterms/

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CBS News · collected 2026-11-02

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CBS News provides an overview of the upcoming midterms with updates from reporters Nancy Cordes, Fin Gómez, and Adriana Diaz. The article focuses on the potential changes in Congress's power structure as voters head to polls. No specific dates or key numbers are provided; instead, it serves as a general guide for understanding the implications of the election results.
Written by AI on 2026-11-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 2, 2026, Election Day was approaching with the balance of power in Congress uncertain. CBS News reported that the midterms would determine which political party controls both chambers of Congress. The network's Nancy Cordes, Fin Gómez, and Adriana Diaz provided updates on the latest developments leading up to the election.

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📰 Midterm Elections Approaching
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Narrative

The midterm season is coming to an end, and the balance of power in Congress is up for grabs.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-02
2026-11-02 · CBS News
Election Day is hours away. Here's what to know about the midterms. · assertive framing

Claims (2 extracted, 0 hedged)

The midterm season is coming to an end, and the balance of power in Congress is up for grabs. asserted
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CBS News' Nancy Cordes, Fin Gómez and Adriana Diaz have the latest news. asserted
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