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Half of U.S. polls now closed, CBS News makes early ratings, projections

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Polls have closed in an additional sixteen states as of 8 p.m. ET on election day for the 2026 midterm elections, including critical battleground states like Maine and New Hampshire that may influence control of the U.S. Senate. CBS News is providing early ratings and projections at their Election Headquarters in New York.

Written by AI on 2026-11-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of 8 p.m. on the East Coast, 16 more states closed their polls in the 2026 midterm elections, including key battleground states like Maine and New Hampshire that could influence control of the U.S. Senate. CBS News is making early ratings and projections from Election Headquarters in New York, with Tony Dokoupil anchoring coverage. This development marks a significant moment as half of U.S. polls have now closed, potentially shifting the balance of power in Washington.

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