US Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE: Major Voting Disruption In Florida As Barcode Glitch Delays Polling; Trump Alleges Fraud In Alaska

With more than USD 1.48 billion wagered on Tuesday's US midterm elections, prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket are facing their biggest test yet of how reliably they can forecast political races amid growing scrutiny of their businesses, Reuters reported.

The platforms rose to prominence ‌in 2024 when they bucked traditional opinion polls in signaling that Donald Trump would win the presidency, and have since amassed a global following among media outlets and investors.
On Monday, prediction market prices aggregated by analytics firm BetInt implied Democrats had a 95% chance of taking the House of Representatives and a 76% chance of taking the Senate.

Though the markets tout high accuracy rates in providing betting odds, some high-profile misses during the US primaries and in Brazil's presidential election have shown they are fallible. If the midterm results diverge sharply from prediction-market odds, the industry’s reputation could suffer, analysts say, especially given the record sums being wagered for such US election betting.

Voting was delayed for 20 minutes at voting sites across Broward County as polls opened because a new safety feature malfunctioned, officials said. During a news conference, Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott apologized to voters who had to wait and said some left before they were able to vote. The problem was solved by 7:20 a.m., and Scott encouraged those who left to return. He did not have an estimate of how many voters left.

Scott said the state’s late redistricting meant some people within the same precinct voted on different ballots, and the new bar code feature was meant to ensure poll workers did not give people the wrong one.

Some people received an error message that they were voting on the wrong ballot, but they were not, Scott said.

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With polls just opening in Alaska, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused the Democrats of fraud in Alaska, saying that they have backed an independent candidate of the same name as the Republican nominee -- Dan Sullivan -- to fool the voters, as reported by Remarks. The Democratic candidate in Alaska is Mary Peltola.

The Westchester County Board of Elections issued a statement on ballot scanner issues in New York.

"The Westchester County Board of Elections (BOE) is aware of an issue involving paper ballots that is preventing voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the County. The Westchester Board of Elections wants to reassure every voter that your vote matters, your ballot will be secure and your vote will be counted."

Karoline Leavitt, former press secretary of the White House, on Tuesday cast her vote in New Hampshire. Sharing a photo from the polling centre, Leavitt wrote, "VOTED in my beautiful home state of New Hampshire!".,

VOTED in my beautiful home state of New Hampshire! 🗳️❤️🇺🇸 https://t.co/TmsbyVBgGA, — Karoline Leavitt (@karolineleavitt) November 3, 2026

According to Kalshi, a prediction market platform, Democrats are ahead in 7 key Senate seats.

Iowa: 52%

Kansas: 63%

Alaska: 70%

Ohio: 72%

Maine: 72%

Texas: 72%

Michigan: 79%

A number of Indian American candidates are in the electoral fray for posts ranging from Governor to city council members. Democrat Nithya Raman, who was born in Kerala, is locked in a keen contest with her former boss Karen Bass for the post of Mayor of Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the US.

Indian-American lawmakers Ro Khanna, Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal and Suhas Subramanyam are seeking re-election to the US House of Representatives, while fellow Democrats Pia Dandiya and Amish Shah are in the fray in competitive races to make their debut as Congresspersons.

Officials in New York have reported issues with the ballot scanning devices in Westchester County, with the government saying that the glitch is "preventing voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the county," reported BBC. However, officials said that "votes will still be counted."

As the voting progresses, data shared by the Decision DeskHQ show Democrats having an 84% chance of taking control of the House of Representatives, or the lower chamber. As per the data, 190 seats are safe with Democrats, while 29 seats are likely going to Democrats and 8 more are leaning towards Democrats.  

For Republicans, 111 seats are safe with them, while 65 are likely going in their favour and 19 leaning towards the GOP. 

According to the Decision DeskHQ data, there are at least 13 seats in the House of Representatives where the outcome is very hard to predict. The 13 toss-up seats include:

Districts 15 and 35 in Texas

District 1 in Pennsylvania

District 7 in Ohio

District 11 in North Carolina

District 1 in Montana

District 4 in Michigan

District 2 in Maine

District 6 in Kentucky

District 2 in Iowa

District 9 and 22 in Florida

District 3 in Colorado 

Beyond the fight for votes, these midterms have also turned into a huge financial contest. With billions of dollars pouring into campaigns, political groups and candidate-backed organisations, money is playing a major role in shaping the race. Overall spending is expected to come close to USD 12 billion, making this election cycle a high-stakes affair both politically and financially.

Here's How Much Billionaires Are Spending On US Midterm Elections

As America votes to decide on Donald Trump's future for his remaining term, the US President on Tuesday ups the ante against Abdul El-Sayed, the Democrat nominee for Michigan Senator, calling him "anti-Jewish who also hates Whites".

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Abdul El-Sayed Hates Jews and Hates Blacks. Don't feel bad, he also hates Whites. Only fools would vote for him in the Michigan race for the U.S. Senate! He will, 100%, do you in! VOTE FOR MIKE ROGERS."

Voting began across US states, including Virginia, where voters can be seen casting their votes early in the morning.,

Voting began in Virginia as polls opened across the United States in midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump's first two years back in office https://t.co/TLVSeh1uYc https://t.co/FsPZ8P0bT7, — Reuters (@Reuters) November 3, 2026

"I am excited, I am praying for serious change. I think this country has been in a bad place. I am ready to see a change and I am glad to be here. I wanted to go early voting but there were so many people which made me very happy, but the line was just too long. So, it was like a 2.5 hour wait. So, meanwhile, I am one of the first ones. It is too important. So, get out there and vote," Heather Mullican, a Maryland voter, said.,

#WATCH | US midterm elections | Heather Mullican, a Maryland voter, says, "I am excited, I am praying for serious change. I think this country has been in a bad place. I am ready to see a change and I am glad to be here. I wanted to go early voting but there were so many people which made me very happy, but the line was just too long. So, it was like a 2.5 hour wait. So, meanwhile, I am one of the first ones...It is too important. So, get out there and vote.", — ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2026

As the polling began, voters lined up at a polling centre in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Around 58 million Americans have already voted in the US Midterm polls through in-person and mail ballots.,

#WATCH | US midterm elections | Voters begin coming in as the voting begins at a polling station in Maryland. Visuals from a polling station in Gaithersburg, Maryland. https://t.co/EAIRvAiCbr, — ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2026

A worker prepares voting stations at the Brooklyn Museum in New York.

Voters line up at a polling station to cast their ballots in Columbus, Ohio.

The Florida Election officials have relocated at least 19 polling stations in Florida due to extreme weather. The polling stations have been relocated in Brevard, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties. 

"For the safety and security of our election workers and the voters of Brevard, it is necessary to relocate a couple of precinct polling locations due to these unprecedented circumstances," Tim Bobanic, Brevard County supervisor of elections, was quoted as having said in a statement.

Out of the 35 Senate seats up for grabs, the below-mentioned seats are the ones that are expected to flip during the Midterm polls.

North Carolina
Ohio
Texas
Maine
Alaska
Kansas
Iowa
Michigan
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Georgia

As the voting for the US Midterms began today, over nearly 59 million US citizens have already cast their votes. According to the data, out of the 58,677,062 early votes, 31,897,521 were cast in person, and 26,779,541 were mail ballots.

Polls have officially opened in several of the East Coast states, including North Carolina, West Virginia, and Ohio. Voting has already begun in Vermont, New Jersey, Connecticut and Kentucky. 

The vote counting for the US Midterm Elections will start after the polling stations close across states. There is no specific time for the declaration of results, as timings vary in different states depending on the counting. As per Indian time, the first major wave of results is expected around 5:30 am Wednesday (November 4). Results will continue to pour in throughout Wednesday. In some cases, the counting may stretch beyond Wednesday.

As voting began in Vermont, other states are gearing up for the voting process. Votes will be polled in New Jersey, Virginia, Connecticut, and Kentucky at 6 am (ET) (4:30 PM IST).

In Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New York, voting will start at around 7 am (ET) (5:30 PM IST). Meanwhile, voting in Ohio and North Carolina will see voting start at 6:30 am (ET) (5:00 pm ist).

The US midterm polls are underway, with 35 out of the 100 Senate seats up for grabs. While Democrats are projected to gain the majority, a question looms large over what happens if both Republicans and Democrats win 50 seats each in the 100-member Senate.

Click to read what happens if the Senate is split 50-50.

With the sun's rays beginning to appear in the US, the first polls have opened in Vermont. The polls in Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Virginia will open at around 6 am EST, which will be around 4:30 pm IST.

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35 of the 100 Senate seats are up for grabs in the US Midterm Polls. Projections have poured in for almost all seats, with Democrats holding a majority. However, at least three Senate seats are witnessing a tight race.

To win the Senate, a party needs 51 seats. However, if the upper chamber (Senate) is split 50-50, the Vice President of the United States holds the key. The VP casts a tie-breaking vote, which gives their party control of the 100-member Senate.

The recent projections for the Senate race have showed evenly matched fight between the Republicans and Democrats in at least three states, including Alaska, Iowa and Texas.

In Alaska, the survey by "Insider Advantage" showed both candidates -- Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan -- receiving 50% votes each.

In Texas, Research Co. projections showed Democrat James Talarico leading at 49% against against Republican candidate Ken Paxton at 46%.

In Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek is leading at 48% against Republican Ashely Hinson, who is at 47%, as per the New York Times/Sienna projections.

The projections for the Michigan Senate race has some bad news for the Republicans, with surveyors predicting a clear win for the Democrat nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. According to the recent projections by New York Times/Siena, Abdul is leading with 53% votes against Republican candidate Mike Rogers, trailing at 42%.

However, a survey by Research Co. has shown a two per cent difference between the two nominees, with Abdul El-Sayed leading with 48% and Mike Rogers at 46%.

The Senate race in South Carolina has turned out to be one of the most-watched election battle in the US. Democrat Annie Andrews is eyeing to flip the Senate seat, which seemed impossible in this century, against Republican candidate Darline. According to reports, the untimely death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a fierce Trump supporter, has made the fight tough for Republicans. Whoever wins will be the first woman elected to represent South Carolina in the US Senate.

On Tuesday, the first polling sites will be opened across 9 states including Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Virginia at arund 6 am EST, which will be around 4:30 pm IST.

American statistician Nate Silver's forecast model has projected that the Democrats have an 82% chance of gaining control of the US House of Representatives. As per Nate Silver's forecast model, Democrats lead Republicans by 9.4 points on the generic ballot, and President Donald Trump's net approval is -20.4, but it has rebounded from lows below -24.

The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's request to stop election officials in California from counting in-mail ballot from over 20,000 registered voters. The decision represents another defeat for Trump as fellow Republicans fight to retain control of Congress. California is the most populous US state and a Democratic stronghold.

As the voting progresses for the US Midterm polls, a Generic ballot poll by Reuters/Ipsos showed President Donald Trump's approval rating dropping to record low. As per the results of the nationwide poll, some 46% of registered voters said they would pick Democrats in congressional elections, compared to 38% who picked Republicans.

Some 32% of respondents said they approved of the job Trump was doing in the White House, unchanged from a week earlier and just above his record-low reading of 31% two weeks ago. Among registered voters, some 50% of independents said they saw their vote in congressional elections as a vote against Trump, compared with 13% who said it was a vote for Trump and 33% who said the president wasn't a factor in their vote.

President Donald Trump has intensified his fight against illegal voters in California, moving the Supreme Court seeking a temporary pause on the counting of mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters who federal officials allege are likely non-US citizens. The Justice Department filed the emergency request in the top court as it seeks to prevent counting the disputed ballots until each voter's citizenship status can be verified.

The White House on Monday, the final day for campaigning, released a list of 127 promises fulfilled by President Donald Trump during his tenure. The White House reiterated Trump's claims that he ended eight conflicts, including India and Pakistan, during his second term. The White House release also highlighted that Trump had secured "new and improved trade agreements" with major US trading partners, including India, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Cambodia.

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