US midterms live: Democrats notch second Senate pickup

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WASHINGTON/NEW YORK — Voting continues in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with control of both chambers of Congress in the balance. In the weeks leading up to election day, projections have overwhelmingly favored the opposition Democratic Party to take control of the House of Representatives from President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, while the battle for the Senate is expected to be much closer. Results, particularly for the Senate, could hinge on a small number of close races, including in Alaska, where polls don’t close until after midnight Eastern time. Recounts or litigation over contested results could drag the process out…

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