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Live: Control of Congress on the line as US voters head to polls

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Campbell, C. (2026, November 3). Live: Control of Congress on the line as US voters head to polls. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-04/us-midterm-elections-2026-live-updates/107335560

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-11-03 · by Claire Campbell

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Voters across the United States are casting their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections with polls indicating tight races for control of Congress. President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran and promised to end $5.7 billion in annual funding to Israel if Republicans lose support. The election day coverage includes reports on voting queues, technical issues at polling stations, and diplomatic efforts by Qatar to mediate tensions between the US and Iran.
Written by AI on 2026-11-03, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On November 3, 2026, U.S. citizens voted in midterm elections that determined control of Congress during President Donald Trump's final two years in office. Voters across the country cast ballots for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and a third of Senate seats. The results saw Democrats gain significant ground, reversing Republican control of both chambers. Prior to the election, Trump had held rallies in traditional Republican strongholds and promised $5,000 USD to every adult U.S. citizen if his party retained control; however, exit polls showed his job approval rating at a record low 38%, down from 45% in 2018 midterms during his first term. The shift is attributed to voter discontent over rising costs of living and energy prices.

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Claire Campbell
8 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
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Narrative

US public support for Israel has fallen since the war in Gaza began in 2023, particularly among Democrats. Michigan voters in particular have been unhappy with US support for Israel, where progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is running a closely watched campaign for Senate. If elected, El-Sayed would be the first Muslim US senator and he has staunchly opposed unconditional military aid to Israel.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-03
🔮 Live updates New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Fears Iran war could flare up after elections Qatar has intensified mediation efforts between the United States and Iran amid fears the conflict could flare up again after the midterm elections. US President Donald Trump renewed threats of possible military action with Iran overnight, telling Fox News: "I'm not looking to ... kill lots of people.
2026-11-03 · ABC News (AU)
Live: Control of Congress on the line as US voters head to polls · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 1 hedged)

US votes as polls predict close midterm races Submit a comment or question asserted
polls → predict → comment
Live updates New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Fears Iran war could flare up after elections Qatar has intensified mediation efforts between the United States and Iran amid fears the conflict could flare up again after the midterm elections. US President Donald Trump renewed threats of possible military action with Iran overnight, telling Fox News: "I'm not looking to ... kill lots of people. uncertain
I → choose → people
If we have to, we'll have to." asserted
we → have → ?
It comes as the US carried out "defensive" strikes on Iran's Qeshm island. asserted
US → come → island
Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Monday night local time for talks on a version of a draft US-Iran deal discussed over the past eight days. But Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei said on Tuesday the US response to Iran's demands were "not convincing" and the Strait of Hormuz would only be reopened if all the conditions were met. asserted
conditions → travel → Hormuz
Key Event Trump vows to end $5.7bn funding to Israel Polls had already opened in some states when US President Donald Trump made a final pitch to voters on Fox News earlier today. asserted
Trump → vow → News
Mr Trump promised to end $US4 billion ($5.73) in annual funding to Israel after the end of this year. asserted
Trump → promise → year
US public support for Israel has fallen since the war in Gaza began in 2023, particularly among Democrats. Michigan voters in particular have been unhappy with US support for Israel, where progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is running a closely watched campaign for Senate. If elected, El-Sayed would be the first Muslim US senator and he has staunchly opposed unconditional military aid to Israel. asserted
he → fall → Israel
Mr Trump also said the US was close to striking a deal to resolve a long-running trade dispute with Canada. asserted
US → say → Canada
Voting is well underway across most states with queues forming at polling stations. asserted
queues → form → stations
Stay with us as we bring you all the information you need to know and, most importantly, the results when they start to roll in later today. asserted
they → stay → information
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