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Election Day Showdown for Congress

November 3, 2026 · 1 h 39 min

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Millions of Americans head to the polls in all 50 states as control of Congress hangs in the balance, with Democrats seeking gains in both the Senate and House and President Trump's low approval ratings looming over key races. CNN reporters check in from battleground states including Texas, Michigan, Kansas and Ohio, where closely watched Senate and governor's races are testing voter frustration over the economy, inflation, tariffs and political polarization.

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