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Voters mark their ballots at a polling location in Brooklyn during the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.

REAL B Election Watch: The 2026 Midterm Results, State by State

ELECTION WATCH | NOVEMBER 3, 2026

As Election Day winds down this Tuesday evening, the big question is beginning to take shape: who will come out ahead, and what will the results mean for the country? Voters have been deciding who will represent them in Congress, who will lead their states, and which direction the country takes on the issues affecting everyday life.

All 435 seats in the U.S. House are on the ballot, along with 35 Senate seats and 36 governor’s races. Control of Congress is the big question, but the state races matter too. Governors have a say in budgets, education, public safety, health policy, and the decisions people feel close to home. CBS News’ election guide lays out the races and its coverage plans.

Watch CBS News live

For live reporting and election-night analysis, CBS News says its coverage is streaming on CBS News 24/7, including on YouTube. The network’s America Decides: Election 2026 coverage is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Eastern. You can follow along here:

Open the CBS News video on YouTube if the player does not appear on this page. For CBS’ full viewing information, see its official election coverage guide.

Follow the results

As results come in, I’ll be looking beyond the national headlines and paying attention to the individual races that could change the balance of power. These live trackers are useful for checking the numbers as they develop:

What I’m paying attention to

Here’s what I’ll be watching as the numbers come in:

  • Congress: Which party comes out with control of the House and Senate?
  • State leadership: Which governor’s races could shift the direction of state policy?
  • Close contests: Which races are too close to call, and where could recounts or runoffs come into play?
  • Community impact: What could these outcomes mean for working families, schools, healthcare, and local economies?

And one thing worth keeping in mind: a candidate leading in the count is not the same as a candidate winning. Early totals can change as more ballots are reported. I’ll keep the difference clear between unofficial vote counts, media projections, and results that have been officially certified.

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