US midterm Election results 2026 so far: When will results come in from Georgia, Texas and other key states? Check here

Americans delivered their verdict on Donald Trump's tumultuous second presidency Tuesday in midterm elections that threaten to shatter his grip on Washington. Multiple polls suggest that Democrats poised to seize the House and challenge for control of the Senate, reports news agency AFP. In the US House of Representatives, Republicans hold a 218-212 majority over Democrats. All 435 seats are up for election, and the magic number to win a majority is 218.

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Voters are also choosing governors in several states, along with other state and local officials. The outcome will determine whether Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress or Democrats gain the power to challenge the president's policies, scrutinize his administration and influence the direction of US politics.


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Weather conditions and flooding disrupted access to some polling stations in parts of the Southwest and Florida. A voting machine issue was also reported in New York, where officials arranged for ballots to be securely stored.

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US midterm election results 2026 so far

The first results are expected after polling stations begin closing at 6 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday (4:30 am IST on Wednesday). All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats are being contested, while voters in 36 states are choosing their governors. However, the timing will differ from state to state, depending on local polling schedules and how quickly election officials process ballots.

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Here is an hour-by-hour breakdown of when voters can expect the first updates:

- 6 pm ET (11 pm GMT): The first preliminary results are expected from parts of Indiana and Kentucky, where some polling stations will close. These early figures will offer an initial indication of voting trends.

- 7 pm–7:30 pm ET: Polls will close in several states, including Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio. Early vote counts from battleground states such as North Carolina and Ohio will be particularly important.

- 8 pm–10 pm ET: Polling stations across much of the Central and Mountain time zones will close. Results from key battlegrounds, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Texas, Arizona and Iowa, will begin to take shape.

- 11 pm–1 am ET: Polling will wrap up across the West Coast, followed by Alaska and Hawaii, bringing the voting process to a close nationwide.

Which states are likely to report results first?

- Florida: The state is often among the fastest to report results, partly because election officials can process mail-in ballots before Election Day.

- Ohio: The state typically releases substantial early and absentee voting totals in its initial election-night updates.

- North Carolina and Pennsylvania: Both states process early and mail-in ballots ahead of Election Day, allowing officials to publish significant vote totals soon after polls close.

Which states could take days or weeks to declare winners?

While preliminary results may emerge on election night, some states could take considerably longer to determine winners, particularly in closely contested races.

- California: The state conducts a large proportion of its voting by mail. Ballots postmarked by Election Day can arrive during the following week, potentially delaying final results in close races.

- Alaska and Maine: Both states use ranked-choice voting in certain elections. If no candidate secures the required majority in the initial count, additional rounds of vote redistribution may be necessary.

- Arizona and Nevada: Both states have significant mail-in voting, including ballots dropped off on Election Day. Signature verification and ballot processing can delay final counts.

- Washington: The state conducts elections primarily by mail and accepts eligible ballots postmarked by Election Day even if they arrive later.