--- title: "US Midterm Elections: First Polls Close in Indiana, Kentucky" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/us-midterm-elections-first-polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/us-midterm-elections-first-polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/us-midterm-elections-first-polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/us-midterm-elections-first-polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-11-03T23:46:29.590Z" source_reported: "2026-11-03T23:29:32.515Z" updated: "2026-11-05T00:15:45.340Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-04T13:43:22.342Z" --- # US Midterm Elections: First Polls Close in Indiana, Kentucky *Control of Congress is at stake as voters cast ballots across the nation.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named bodies, but relies on anonymous sourcing and lacks specific dates/locations. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Reports are clear and hold together, but lack quotes from affected parties and don't state what happens next. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise results and a reshaping of power, but the articles focus on the closing of polls. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - The first US polling stations closed in Indiana and Kentucky at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. - Control of Congress is being decided in the midterm elections. - Nearly 61 million Americans cast ballots before Election Day. - The president's party historically loses seats in Congress during midterms. The first polling stations in the United States closed at 6 p.m. Eastern Time in parts of Indiana and Kentucky. Millions of US citizens voted in advance of the midterm elections, with nearly 61 million casting ballots before Election Day. These elections will determine control of Congress, where Republicans currently hold a narrow majority. Historically, the president's party tends to lose seats in Congress during midterm elections. ## Disagreement on early voting numbers Saarbruecker Zeitung reported that nearly 61 million voters cast ballots before Election Day, citing the Election Lab of the University of Florida. It also stated that 46 million had voted early in the 2022 midterms. None of the other reports mention specific figures for early voting or compare them to previous elections. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre-rated or right-rated reports mention the historical tendency for the president's party to lose seats in Congress during midterm elections, a fact reported by Saarbruecker Zeitung and Spectrum News. ## Who covered it Shares of the 163 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 26% (42) - Centre: 44% (72) - Right: 30% (49) 92 of 255 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-04T13:43:22.342Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-05T00:15:45.340Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Among the twelve left‑rated digests, only one mentioned the first polls closing in Indiana and Kentucky. That digest noted that voting had finished and counting had begun in those states, with Republicans reported to be ahead in Kentucky. No other left outlet referenced those states. - The Sözcü digest reported that vote counting was under way in Indiana and Kentucky and that Republicans were leading in Kentucky, while voting continued elsewhere. It did not provide numerical margins or candidate statements. No full article from Sözcü is included, so only the digest’s summary is available. - Other left‑rated digests focused on different races. The Washington Post digest noted incomplete initial returns in Alaska’s Senate race. The Indian Express digest highlighted Democratic gains in Republican strongholds from Texas to Ohio. Sueddeutsche described Jon Ossoff’s Senate defence and a Florida race lead for Angie Nixon. Several digests, such as Raw Story, cited two election analysts and referenced Cook Political Report writer Dave Wasserman on Florida turnout. - Across the left‑rated digests, none provided exact vote totals, percentage margins, or cost estimates for the Indiana and Kentucky contests. No candidate quotations or policy‑specific commentary appeared. The digests also omitted any discussion of ballot‑type breakdowns or legal challenges, leaving those details unreported by this side. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports led with the closing of the first polling stations in Indiana and Kentucky. They noted that control of Congress was at stake in the midterm elections. Saarbruecker Zeitung stated that nearly 61 million voters cast ballots before Election Day, compared to 46 million in 2022. Spectrum News mentioned that Americans are concerned about high costs and checks and balances on the president, according to the AP Voter Poll. El Diario and Hola News also reported on the start of vote counting. ### Right - Right-rated reports also focused on the closing of the first polling stations in Indiana and Kentucky. Several outlets, including The Center Square, Chronicle-Tribune, Vincennes Sun-Commercial, and Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, reported that polls were closed in most of Indiana and the eastern half of Kentucky as vote counting began and control of Congress hung in the balance. BT and berlingske.dk noted that in Alaska, voting remained open for seven hours after the initial closures. Reforma stated that the elections define control of Congress. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. 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[O Antagonista](https://oantagonista.com.br/mundo/comeca-apuracao-de-votos-nos-eua-poder-de-trump-esta-em-jogo) — Voting Begins in the U.S.; Trump's Power Is at Stake - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/indiana-kentucky-close-first-polling-stations-for-2026-us-midterm-election-donald-trump-calls-it-big-deal-101793750218500.html) — Indiana, Kentucky close first polling stations for midterm election; Trump calls it 'big deal' - [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/world/us/us-midterms-vivek-ramaswamys-fate-on-the-line-as-polls-close-in-ohio-georgia-north-caroline-and-other-states20261104061538) — US Midterms: Vivek Ramaswamy's fate on the line as polls close in Ohio, Georgia, North Caroline and other states - [RN](https://ruhrnachrichten.de/dpa-infoline-zvr/hochrechnungen-erste-ergebnisse-der-us-wahlen-stehen-fest-w1269744-2002286189) — Extrapolations: First Results of the US Elections Have Been Established - [bbv-net.de](https://bbv-net.de/dpa-infoline-zvr/hochrechnungen-erste-ergebnisse-der-us-wahlen-stehen-fest-w1269744-6000656228) — Extrapolations: First Results of the US Elections Have Been Established - [N Digital](https://n.com.do/2026/11/03/kentucky-e-indiana-cierran-sus-primeras-mesas-y-abren-el-conteo-de-las-elecciones-en-ee-uu) — Kentucky and Indiana Close Their First Tables and Open the Election Count in the U.S. - [The Click](https://theclick.news/gainesville-voters-head-to-the-polls-as-florida-decides-key-midterm-races) — Gainesville Voters Head to the Polls as Florida Decides Key Midterm Races - [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/11/04/usa-5885) — Closing of the First Polling Stations in the American Midterm Elections - [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/11/04/world/endiameses-ekloges-ipa-ta-prota-eklogika-tmimata-arxisan-na-kleinoun) — The First Polling Stations Began to Close in the US - [website](https://extra.ec/noticia/mundo/elecciones-medio-mandato-ee-uu-asi-cerraron-urnas-comenzo-conteo-votos-166915.html) — Half-Term Elections in the U.S. Thus Closed the Ballot Box and the Vote Count Began - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/us-midterm-election-results-2026-updates-b3078690.html) — Latest US election results as first races are called - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/bulletin/news/us-midterm-election-results-2026-updates-b3078690.html) — Latest US election results as first races are called - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/4ff60a27134abff5) — Republicans underperform as first midterm votes are counted - [El Heraldo de Saltillo](https://elheraldodesaltillo.mx/2026/11/03/cierran-primeras-urnas-en-eleccion-de-eu) — First Ballot Boxes Closed in U.S. Election - [lavozdemichoacan.com.mx](https://lavozdemichoacan.com.mx/mundo/elecciones/cierran-colegios-electorales-eeuu-comienza-recuento) — U.S. Polling Stations Closed and Counting Begins - [Semafor](https://semafor.com/article/11/03/2026/republicans-underperform-as-first-midterm-votes-are-counted) — Republicans underperform as first midterm votes are counted - [teleSUR](https://telesurtv.net/eeuu-decide-cerrar-votacion-escrutinio) — U.S. Decides: Begin to Close Polling Stations and Initiate Scrutiny - [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/11/04/1438892) — US Midterm Elections: First Polls Begin Closing - [TUOI TRE ONLINE](https://tuoitre.vn/bau-cu-giua-ky-my-cac-diem-bo-phieu-dau-tien-dong-cua-o-indiana-va-kentucky-100261104032311605.htm) — US Midterm Elections, November 4th Morning: First Polling Stations Close in Indiana and Kentucky. - [GB News](https://gbnews.com/politics/us/us-midterms-elections-2026-donald-trump-republicans-democrats-senate-house) — US Midterms elections 2026: Democrats projected to win the Senate as Donald Trump loses both houses of Congress in catastrophic night - [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/560211/ekleisan-oi-protes-kalpes-arxizei-i-maxi-gia-ton-elegxo-tou-kogkresou) — The First Polls Have Closed - The Battle for Control of Congress Begins - [Apa](https://apa.az/america/abs-da-konqrese-araliq-seckilerinde-bir-sira-secki-menteqeleri-baglanib-yenilenib-1010823) — Several Polling Stations Closed in US Midterm Elections - [Новое Время](https://nv.ua/ukr/world/countries/promizhni-vibori-v-ssha-pershi-viborchi-dilnici-zavershili-robotu-ochikuyutsya-rezultati-50656057.html) — In the United States, Voting at the First Polling Stations in the Midterm Elections Has Ended - [Il Quotidiano del Sud](https://quotidianodelsud.it/2026/11/04/midterm-chiudono-seggi-in-6-stati-tra-cui-georgia-e-south-carolina) — Midterm, Closing Seats in 6 States Including Georgia and South Carolina - [KAKE News](https://kake.com/control-of-u-s-senate-at-stake-as-polls-start-closing/article_dcd82823-c82a-50d4-a9d2-fca07031cca9.html) — Control of U.S. Senate at stake as polls start closing - [Helsingin Sanomat](https://hs.fi/maailma/art-2000012376212.html) — Latest Information | The First Polling Stations Have Closed - [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new-brunswick/article/first-polls-close-in-us-midterms-as-voters-deliver-verdict-on-trumps-tenure) — First polls close in U.S. midterms as voters deliver verdict on Trump’s tenure - [www.dn.no](https://dn.no/utenriks/mellomvalget-i-usa/na-kommer-de-forste-valgresultatene-advarer-om-bla-luftspeiling/2-1-2068670) — The First Election Results Are Now in - Warning of a Blue Mirage - [EstamosAquí MX](https://estamosaqui.mx/cierran-primeros-centros-de-votacion-en-indiana-y-kentucky) — Early Voting Centers Close in Indiana and Kentucky - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/11/03/2716653.html) — The first polling stations have closed in the US Congressional elections - [Deutsche Welle](https://dw.com/de/erste-wahllokale-bei-us-kongresswahlen-geschlossen/a-79848805) — First Polling Stations Closed at U.S. Congressional Elections - [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/241723_kleinoyn-ta-prota-eklogika-tmimata-stis-ipa-meta-tis-endiameses-ekloges) — USA: The Closing of the First Polling Stations Has Begun - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/politics/first-polls-close-in-us-midterms-as-election-night-vote-counting-begins/4110639) — First Polls Close in US Midterms as Election-Night Vote Counting Begins - [Arutz Sheva](https://israelnationalnews.com/news/435615) — US midterm elections: Polls gradually close as vote counting gets underway - [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/11/03/midterms-2026-in-den-usa-erste-wahllokale-schliesen) — Midterms 2026 in Den USA: Erste Wahllokale Schließen - [Al-Monitor](https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/democrats-track-win-senate-control-setting-iran-war-showdown) — Democrats on track to win Senate control, setting up Iran war showdown - [elDiarioAR](https://eldiarioar.com/mundo/elecciones-estados-unidos-cierran-primeros-colegios-electorales_1_13635962.html) — Elections in the United States: First Polling Stations Closed - [Proceso Digital](https://proceso.hn/cierran-los-primeros-colegios-electorales-en-eeuu-y-comienzan-los-primeros-recuentos) — The First Polling Stations in the U.S. Are Closed and the First Counts Begin - [nordbayern.de](https://nordbayern.de/schlagzeilen/hochrechnungen-erste-ergebnisse-der-us-wahlen-stehen-fest-1.15340059) — Extrapolations: First Results of the US Elections Have Been Established - [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/international/etats-unis/2026-11-03/elections-de-mi-mandat/l-attente-commence-avec-la-fermeture-des-premiers-bureaux-de-vote.php) — Mid-Term Elections: Waiting Begins with the Closure of the First Polling Stations - [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/world/donald-trump-us-election-midterms-6518216) — Polls begin closing in midterms set to roil Trump presidency - [italpress.com](https://italpress.com/usa-2026-chiusi-i-primi-seggi-in-indiana-e-kentucky-al-via-spoglio-delle-midterm) — Use 2026, Closed the First Seats. At the Start of the Midterm Press Agency Italpress - [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/polls-begin-closing-in-midterms-set-to-roil-trump-presidency) — Polls begin closing in midterms set to roil Trump presidency - [Zeit Online](https://zeit.de/news/2026-11/04/us-wahlen-erste-wahllokale-schliessen) — Midterms: US Elections: First Polling Stations Close - [RÚV](https://ruv.is/frettir/erlent/491651) — Fyrstu Probably Counts What From What - [Sözcü](https://sozcu.com.tr/abd-secim-heyecani-ilk-sandiklar-kapandi-p375788) — US Election Excitement! The First Polls Have Closed, Here Are the First Results - Sözcü Newspaper - [Analyzing America](https://analyzingamerica.org/first-results-of-2026-midterms-gop-records-early-victory) — Results Are In — First Races Called... - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/usa-news/us-midterms-2026-first-polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky-trump-calls-it-big-deal) — US midterms 2026: First polls close in Indiana, Kentucky; Trump calls it “big deal” - The Tribune - [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2184144/ipa-ekleisan-oi-kalpes-stis-protes-anatolikes-politeies-provadisma-ton-repoymplikanon-sto-kentaki) — USA: Polls Close in First Eastern States - Republicans Lead in Kentucky - [Karar Gazetesi](https://karar.com/dunya-haberleri/abdde-ara-secimlerde-ilk-sandiklar-kapandi-oy-sayimi-basladi-2082241) — The First Polls Have Closed in the US Midterm Elections! Vote Counting Has Begun. - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/haberler/abdde-ilk-sandiklar-kapandi-oylar-sayilmaya-20393243-haberi) — The Polls Have Closed in the US, and the Counting of Votes Has Begun! Here Are the First Results. - [Les Affaires](https://lesaffaires.com/secteurs/monde/fermeture-de-bureaux-de-vote-le-congres-basculera-t-il) — Voting Stations Are Beginning to Close: Will Congress Change? - [KTBS](https://ktbs.com/news/national/the-latest-first-polls-begin-to-close-with-control-of-congress-at-stake/article_756ed2ec-42b0-5776-a3ed-16a1c1163486.html) — The Latest: First polls begin to close with control of Congress at stake - [El Diario](https://diario.mx/internacional/2026/nov/03/inicia-cierre-de-casillas-en-eu-1146849.html) — Starts Box Closing in the EU - [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3078055/euaeleicoes-mesas-de-voto-comecam-a-fechar-nos-estados-do-indiana-e-do-kentucky) — Voting Tables Begin to Close in the States of Indiana and Kentucky - [Jowhar Somali Leader](https://jowhar.com/first-states-close-polls-as-americans-vote-in-pivotal-midterm-elections) — First states close polls as Americans vote in pivotal midterm elections - Jowhar News Leader - [avisendanmark.dk](https://avisendanmark.dk/udland/de-foerste-valgsteder-lukker-ved-midtvejsvalget-i-usa) — First Polling Stations Close in US Midterm Elections - [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/abdde-ara-secimlerde-ilk-sandiklar-kapandi-sayim-basladi-597409) — The First Polls Have Closed in the US Midterm Elections: Counting Has Begun. - [BT](https://bt.dk/udland/de-foerste-valgsteder-lukker-ved-midtvejsvalget-i-usa) — First Polling Stations Close in US Midterm Elections - [berlingske.dk](https://berlingske.dk/internationalt/de-foerste-valgsteder-lukker-ved-midtvejsvalget-i-usa) — First Polling Stations Close in US Midterm Elections - [ГОЛОВНА](https://glavcom.ua/world/world-politics/u-ssha-rozpochalosja-zakrittja-viborchikh-dilnits-1153306.html) — Polling Closures Began in the United States - [Journalism Can Never Be Silenced The Pavlovic Today](https://thepavlovictoday.com/2026-midterm-election-results-first-polls-close) — 2026 Midterm Election Results: First Polls Close - [Hola News](https://holanews.com/cierran-los-primeros-colegios-electorales-en-ee-uu-y-comienzan-los-primeros-recuentos) — The First Polling Stations in the U.S. Are Closed and the First Counts Begin - [القدس العربي](https://alquds.co.uk/%D8%BA%D8%B6%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A8-%D9%8A%D8%B7%D8%BA%D9%89-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7) — Closing of the First Polling Stations in the American Mid-Renovation Election Amid the Anger of Trump and High Prices - [tz.de](https://tz.de/politik/wahlbeteiligung-zeigt-enthusiasmus-der-demokraten-in-trumps-heimatstaat-florida-zr-94572886.html) — Voter Turnout Shows Democrats Enthusiasm in Trump's Home State of Florida - [Clarin](https://clarin.com/estados-unidos/cierran-los-primeros-colegios-electorales-en-ee-uu-y-comienzan-los-primeros-recuentos_0_r4gwmS2pRU.html) — The First Polling Stations in the U.S. Are Closed and the First Counts Begin - [Handelsblatt](https://handelsblatt.com/politik/international/midterms-us-wahlen-erste-wahllokale-schliessen/100267117.html) — Midterms: US Elections: First Polling Stations Close - [saarbruecker-zeitung.de](https://saarbruecker-zeitung.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/us-wahlen-erste-wahllokale-schliessen_aid-157774905) — Midterms: US Elections: First Polling Stations Close - [volksfreund.de](https://volksfreund.de/nachrichten/politik/politik-ausland/us-wahlen-erste-wahllokale-schliessen_aid-157774911) — Midterms: US Elections: First Polling Stations Close - [ERT NEWS](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/ekloges-ipa-ekleisan-ta-prota-eklogika-tmimata-stis-anatolikes-perioxes-tis-xoras) — US Elections: The First Polling Stations in the Eastern Regions of the Country Have Closed - [La Verità](https://laverita.info/mondo/elezioni-midterm-usa) — Midterm Elections in the US Closed the First Seats in Indiana and Kentucky - [The Center Square](https://thecentersquare.com/national/article_1080e5a8-7500-4b9e-8654-3dad58a4ea30.html) — Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky as key East Coast states soon to follow - [Chronicle-Tribune](https://chronicle-tribune.com/news/wire/polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky-as-key-east-coast-states-soon-to-follow/article_9b40b680-3b32-55e6-8437-af51bb3ac054.html) — Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky as key East Coast states soon to follow - [romesentinel.com](https://romesentinel.com/ce/news/polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky-as-key-east-coast-states-soon-to-follow/article_19b79044-cc8a-59de-ac81-963257766f66.html) — Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky as key East Coast states soon to follow - [Vincennes Sun-Commercial](https://suncommercial.com/news/national/article_512fb66f-7a29-584a-b641-f7485a1a9484.html) — Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky as key East Coast states soon to follow - [Watauga Democrat](https://wataugademocrat.com/news/national/polls-close-in-several-eastern-states-as-control-of-congress-on-the-line/article_37b19838-47bd-5983-b052-87bf374a1cc8.html) — Polls close in several eastern states as control of Congress on the line - [Daily Journal](https://djournal.com/news/national/polls-close-across-east-much-of-mideast-as-control-of-congress-on-the-line/article_71a751a8-b9fe-5fda-bd54-aa6f3404bbd8.html) — Polls close across East, much of Mideast as control of Congress on the line - [The Herald Palladium](https://heraldpalladium.com/news/national/polls-close-in-several-eastern-states-as-control-of-congress-on-the-line/article_361820b8-b7e1-5f3c-a3df-f3587e6b294f.html) — Polls close in several eastern states as control of Congress on the line - [The Elkhart Truth](https://elkharttruth.com/news/national/polls-close-in-several-eastern-states-as-control-of-congress-on-the-line/article_1c6cdad8-8864-59f7-bc91-ee79dda8ea3a.html) — Polls close in several eastern states as control of Congress on the line - [Webster County Citizen](https://webstercountycitizen.com/news/national/article_651e08a0-9f91-51d2-a77c-64ab25cfd494.html) — Polls close across East, much of Mideast as control of Congress on the line - [[your]NEWS](https://yournews.com/2026/11/03/7251068/polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky-as-key-east-coast-states) — Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky as key East Coast states soon to follow - [Pacific Daily News](https://guampdn.com/news/national/polls-close-in-several-eastern-states-as-control-of-congress-on-the-line/article_b8bab5a2-ef03-53f1-96af-eed190d163d6.html) — Polls close in several eastern states as control of Congress on the line - [News-Graphic.com](https://news-graphic.com/news/national/polls-close-across-east-much-of-mideast-as-control-of-congress-on-the-line/article_0ac07fd8-08ed-5766-b902-aa77b0d33d98.html) — Polls close across East, much of Mideast as control of Congress on the line - [News-Herald](https://news-herald.net/news/national/polls-close-across-east-much-of-mideast-as-control-of-congress-on-the-line/article_f3e51f0d-4017-560a-a197-adeb56affd43.html) — Polls close across East, much of Mideast as control of Congress on the line - [News-Topic](https://newstopicnews.com/news/national/polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky-as-key-east-coast-states-soon-to-follow/article_efd24242-34e0-5ccc-b482-d902ce360a2c.html) — Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky as key East Coast states soon to follow - [Purdue Exponent](https://purdueexponent.org/news/national/polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky-as-key-east-coast-states-soon-to-follow/article_812bcac1-4e8b-5113-8252-d20fc0be1c05.html) — Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky as key East Coast states soon to follow - [ashepostandtimes.com](https://ashepostandtimes.com/news/national/polls-close-in-several-eastern-states-as-control-of-congress-on-the-line/article_04211961-5247-5904-83d8-c37a905149c7.html) — Polls close in several eastern states as control of Congress on the line - [The Courier-Times](https://thecouriertimes.com/news/national/polls-close-across-east-much-of-mideast-as-control-of-congress-on-the-line/article_8e4a1c8c-06b3-506b-9da4-37d43d609b03.html) — Polls close across East, much of Mideast as control of Congress on the line - [gonzagabulletin.com](https://gonzagabulletin.com/news/national/polls-close-in-several-eastern-states-as-control-of-congress-on-the-line/article_0c1d16bd-7d7a-5df6-8f47-ef8f10380f5a.html) — Polls close in several eastern states as control of Congress on the line - [thedailybs.com](https://thedailybs.com/2026/11/03/polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky-as-key-east-coast-states-soon-to-follow) — Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky as key East Coast states soon to follow - The Daily Bo Snerdley - [Reforma](https://reforma.com/inicia-cierre-de-casillas-en-eu/ar3307536) — Starts Box Closing in the EU - [mural.com.mx](https://mural.com.mx/inicia-cierre-de-casillas-en-eu/ar3307577) — Starts Box Closing in the EU - [elnorte.com](https://elnorte.com/inicia-cierre-de-casillas-en-eu/ar3307575) — Starts Box Closing in the EU - [Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion](https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/11/live-pivotal-senate-and-governor-races) — Democrats Gain Control of Senate - [Deník N](https://denikn.cz/2244062/nocni-americke-volebni-drama-je-tu-zavrely-se-prvni-volebni-mistnosti) — The Nightly American Election Drama Is Here, the First Polling Stations Have Closed - [merkur.de](https://merkur.de/politik/wahlbeteiligung-zeigt-enthusiasmus-der-demokraten-in-trumps-heimatstaat-florida-zr-94572886.html) — Voter Turnout Shows Democrats Enthusiasm in Trump's Home State of Florida - [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/vijesti/globus/1085287/uzivo-izbori-u-sad-uskoro-se-zatvaraju-prva-biracka-mjesta-moze-li-tramp-zadrzati-vecinu-u-zakonodavnoj-vlasti) — Live / Elections in the USA: The First Polling Stations Are Closing Soon, Can Trump Keep the Majority in the Legislature - [hna.de](https://hna.de/politik/wahlbeteiligung-zeigt-enthusiasmus-der-demokraten-in-trumps-heimatstaat-florida-zr-94572886.html) — Voter Turnout Shows Democrats Enthusiasm in Trump's Home State of Florida - [VG](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/d765qJ/de-oerste-valglokalene-stenger) — The First Polling Stations Close - [Klix](https://klix.ba/vijesti/svijet/izbori-u-americi-zatvaraju-se-biralista-u-dvije-savezne-drzave-uskoro-izlaze-preliminarni-rezultati/261103308) — Live / Elections in America: Polling Stations Close in Two Federal States, Preliminary Results Will Be Released Soon - [Kreiszeitung](https://kreiszeitung.de/politik/wahlbeteiligung-zeigt-enthusiasmus-der-demokraten-in-trumps-heimatstaat-florida-zr-94572886.html) — Voter Turnout Shows Democrats Enthusiasm in Trump's Home State of Florida - [BioBioChile](https://biobiochile.cl/noticias/internacional/eeuu/2026/11/03/en-vivo-sigue-aca-los-primeros-resultados-de-las-elecciones-de-medio-mandato-en-eeuu.shtml) — IN LIVE First Results Give Advantage to the Democratic Party in the U.S. Lower House - [op-online.de](https://op-online.de/politik/wahlbeteiligung-zeigt-enthusiasmus-der-demokraten-in-trumps-heimatstaat-florida-zr-94572886.html) — Voter Turnout Shows Democrats Enthusiasm in Trump's Home State of Florida - [mannheim24.de](https://mannheim24.de/politik-wirtschaft/wahlbeteiligung-zeigt-enthusiasmus-der-demokraten-in-trumps-heimatstaat-florida-zr-94572886.html) — Voter Turnout Shows Democrats Enthusiasm in Trump's Home State of Florida - [Folha de S.Paulo](https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/mundo/rss091/*https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mundo/2026/11/comeca-apuracao-nos-eua-em-disputa-que-ameaca-maioria-pro-trump.shtml) — U.S. Elections: Starts the Process - [Newsweek](https://newsweek.com/voter-turnout-shows-democrat-enthusiasm-in-trumps-home-state-of-florida-12658499) — Voter turnout shows Democrat enthusiasm in Trump's home state of Florida - [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/florida-ballots) — 'Real advantage': Tantalizing hint revealed in early Florida returns - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/11/03/why-alaskas-senate-results-could-take-more-than-two-weeks-come) — Why Alaska’s Senate results could take more than two weeks to come in - [Business Recorder](https://brecorder.com/news/40447237) — Polls begin closing in US midterm elections to determine control of Congress - [Askanews](https://askanews.it/2026/11/03/gli-elettori-dellalaska-alle-urne-polemiche-su-corsa-per-il-senato) — The Voters of Alaska at the Polls, Controversy over Race for the Senate - [Hastings Tribune](https://hastingstribune.com/ap/politics/alaska-voters-head-to-polls-on-election-day-us-senate-race-could-help-determine-control/article_b689f3e1-1fb0-5f6b-a056-9e2c4e7a4da2.html) — Alaska voters head to polls on Election Day; US Senate race could help determine control of chamber - [www.diariolibre.com](https://diariolibre.com/mundo/estados-unidos/2026/11/03/elecciones-ee-uu-2026-cierran-primeros-colegios-electorales/3709802) — The First Polling Stations in the U.S. Are Closed and the First Counts Begin - [KTOO](https://ktoo.org/2026/11/03/alaska-counts-ballots-slowly-heres-what-to-expect-on-election-night-and-beyond) — Alaska counts ballots slowly. Here’s what to expect on Election Night and beyond. - [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/video/esteri/gli-elettori-dellalaska-alle-urne-polemiche-su-corsa-per-il-senato-oyndvmru) — The Voters of Alaska at the Polls, Controversy over Race for the Senate - [Jacksonville Today](https://jaxtoday.org/2026/11/03/live-election-results-northeast-florida) — Live election results for Florida and the First Coast - [notizie.it](https://notizie.it/gli-elettori-dellalaska-alle-urne-polemiche-su-corsa-per-il-senato) — The Voters of Alaska at the Polls, Controversy over Race for the Senate - [Radio-Canada](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info/long-format/2296294/etats-unis-resultats-elections-mi-mandat-2026) — The Results of the Mid-Term Elections in the United States - [oem.com.mx](https://oem.com.mx/elsoldemexico/mundo/cierran-los-primeros-colegios-electorales-en-eu-y-comienzan-los-primeros-recuentos-32950198) — The First Polling Stations in the U.S. Are Closed and the First Counts Begin - [Republic World](https://republicworld.com/world-news/us-midterm-elections-2026-live-updates-voters-head-to-polls-in-defining-battle-for-congress-as-trump-faces-test-of-second-term-live-news-2026-11-03-140365) — US Midterms LIVE Updates: Trump Flunks Midterm Test: Democrats Sweep US Elections, Flip Both Chambers Of Congress In Major Political Blow - [FOX13news](https://fox13news.com/news/florida-midterm-election-results-2026-us-senate) — Florida live midterm election results: Ashley Moody wins US Senate, beats Angie Nixon - [Spectrum News](http://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/politics/2026/11/03/balance-of-power-congress-2026-midterm-elections) — First polls close as balance of power in Congress at stake - [Spectrum Local News](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/politics/2026/11/03/balance-of-power-congress-2026-midterm-elections) — Democrats win control of Senate in midterm elections - [Spectrum News 13](http://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/politics/2026/11/03/balance-of-power-congress-2026-midterm-elections) — First polls close as balance of power in Congress at stake - [Anchorage Daily News](https://adn.com/politics/2026/11/03/live-updates-alaska-voters-head-to-the-polls-on-election-day) — Alaska voters head to the polls on Election Day - [Creative Loafing: Tampa Bay](https://cltampa.com/news/with-florida-dems-showing-strong-turnout-in-early-voting-republicans-realize-they-needs-a-big-election-day) — With Florida Dems showing strong turnout in early voting, Republicans realize they need a big Election Day - [Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer](https://messenger-inquirer.com/news/national/polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky-as-key-east-coast-states-soon-to-follow/article_894c5917-5a08-5965-bb04-4d0409fad214.html) — Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky as key East Coast states soon to follow - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/florida-voters-decide-governor-senate-ballot-amendments/74323432) — Election Day in Florida: Which party will gain control of Congress? - [TrendingPolitics](https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/new-gop-voters-swarm-the-polls-in-key-state-trouncing-dems-election-day-numbers-so-far-trin) — NEW: GOP Voters Swarm The Polls In Key State, Trouncing Dems' Election Day Numbers So Far - [News Addicts](https://newsaddicts.com/surge-of-gop-voters-in-florida-outnumbers-democrats-this-election-day) — Surge of GOP Voters in Florida Outnumbers Democrats this Election Day - [CiberCuba](https://cibercuba.com/noticias/2026-11-03-u1-e74-s27061-nid344674-votar-este-martes-sur-florida-horarios-identificacion) — How to Vote This Tuesday in South Florida: Timetables, Identification and Where to Go - [WUFT](https://wuft.org/politics/florida-votes/2026-11-03/live-results-2026-florida-statewide-elections) — Live Results: 2026 Florida statewide elections - [Alaska Beacon](https://alaskabeacon.com/2026/11/03/first-alaska-election-results-to-come-tuesday-evening-final-unofficial-results-in-2-weeks) — First Alaska election results to come Tuesday evening, final unofficial results in 2 weeks - [KPVI](https://kpvi.com/news/regional_news/first-alaska-election-results-to-come-tuesday-evening-final-unofficial-results-in-2-weeks/article_da139e71-060f-5615-89af-2124ff59443a.html) — First Alaska election results to come Tuesday evening, final unofficial results in 2 weeks - [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/politics/2026/11/03/election-day-arrives-as-polls-set-to-open-across-florida-in-closely-watched-races) — Election Day arrives as polls open across Florida in closely watched races - [electionlawblog.org](https://electionlawblog.org/2026/alaska-counts-ballots-slowly-heres-what-to-expect-on-election-night-and-beyond) — "Alaska counts ballots slowly. Here’s what to expect on Election Night and beyond" #ELB - [Orlando Sentinel](https://orlandosentinel.com/2026/11/03/live-updates-election-day-in-florida-and-the-u-s) — Election Day in Florida and the U.S. - [KPRC-TV](https://click2houston.com/news/politics/2026/11/03/the-latest-voters-will-decide-control-of-congress-in-major-test-of-trumps-second-term) — The Latest: First polls begin to close with control of Congress at stake - [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/11/03/midterm-election-results-live-updates-first-races-called) — Live Midterm Election Results: First Races Called In Florida, Georgia - [The Vanderbilt Hustler](https://vanderbilthustler.com/2026/11/03/breaking-democrats-win-majority-in-both-chambers-of-congress) — BREAKING: Democrats win majority in both chambers of Congress - [eldiariodechihuahua.mx](https://eldiariodechihuahua.mx/estados-unidos/2026/nov/03/inicia-cierre-de-casillas-en-eu-854069.html) — Starts Box Closing in the EU - [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/11/03/florida-republicans-uneasy-about-race-for-governor) — Florida Republicans Uneasy About Race for Governor - [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-03/us-polls-start-closing-with-house-senate-control-up-for-grabs?srnd=homepage-americas) — US Polls Start Closing With House, Senate Control Up for Grabs - [Telemundo Chicago](https://telemundochicago.com/elecciones/resultados-elecciones-midterms-2026-en-illinois-en-vivo/2666072) — See the Latest Results of the 2026 Mid-Term Elections in Illinois - [Sun-Sentinel](https://sun-sentinel.com/2026/11/03/broward-palm-beach-county-officials-confident-about-election-day-heres-how-to-vote-if-you-havent-already) — Broward, Palm Beach County officials confident about Election Day. Here’s how to vote if you haven’t already. - [Florida Phoenix](https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/03/its-election-day-in-florida) — It's Election Day in Florida - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/election-2026/2026/11/03/election-day-in-florida-everything-you-need-to-know-to-vote-in-the-midterms) — Election Day in Florida: Everything you need to know to vote in the midterms - [Telemundo Miami (51)](https://telemundo51.com/elecciones/dia-de-elecciones-en-florida-aqui-todo-lo-que-debes-saber/2842565) — Election Day in Florida: Here's All You Need to Know - [Tampa Bay Times](https://tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/11/02/florida-voter-turnout-democrat-republican-early-voting) — Early voting turnout has Florida Democrats optimistic, but GOP is eyeing Election Day - [Daytona Beach News-Journal](https://news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/02/florida-early-vote-totals-show-republicans-ahead-democrats-election-day-nov-3/92559969007) — More than 5.4 million have voted in Florida. See which party is leading - [WEAR](https://weartv.com/news/local/2026-midterm-election-what-northwest-florida-voters-need-to-know) — 2026 Midterm Election: What Northwest Florida voters need to know - [WFLA-TV](https://wfla.com/news/battleground-florida/republicans-hold-smaller-lead-in-florida-early-voting-than-past-two-elections) — Republicans hold smaller lead in Florida early voting than past two elections - [Boca Post](https://bocapost.com/boca-raton-news/election-day-voting-guide-palm-beach-broward-november-2026) — Voting On Election Day In Palm Beach And Broward: Polls, Mail Ballots And ID - [WESH](https://wesh.com/article/who-is-running-florida-election-2026-guide/74312214) — TUESDAY: Florida's midterm election | Candidates, locations and more - [The News-Press](https://news-press.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/02/election-day-midterms-state-holiday-florida/92560164007) — Do Floridians get Election Day off? Does Florida give time off to vote? - [Politico](https://politico.com/newsletters/florida-playbook/2026/11/02/how-florida-looks-heading-into-election-day-01144882) — How Florida looks heading into Election Day - [Florida Today](https://floridatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/02/how-find-assigned-polling-place-voting-florida-when-what-time-polls-open-close-election-day/92560354007) — Early voting over, Election Day tomorrow. When the Florida ... - [WOFL](https://fox35orlando.com/news/florida-election-guide-where-vote-what-bring-poll-hours) — Florida Election Guide: Where to vote, what to bring, poll hours - [Bradenton Herald](https://bradenton.com/news/article317884196.html) — Do Floridians get Election Day off? Does Florida give time off to vote? - [politicselections.com](https://politicselections.com/florida-early-vote-republicans-lead-democratic-turnout-up) — Florida Early Vote: GOP Leads by 155,000, Dem Early Vote Up - [Latin Times](https://latintimes.com/florida-election-day-2026-polling-hours-id-rules-600739) — Voting in Florida on Nov. 3? Here are the polling hours, ID rules and what to do if you're missing proper identification - [WSVN](https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day) — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports - [Mid Florida Newspapers](https://midfloridanewspapers.com/what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day/article_e7efe3f8-de58-41bb-b736-2c36f5b73a0a.html) — What to expect in Florida on Election Day - [Daily Gate City](https://mississippivalleypublishing.com/daily_gate/sand-makes-final-campaign-swing-in-lee-county/article_83fbdeeb-c080-421b-a888-684436f0ad75.html) — Sand makes final campaign swing in Lee County - [NBC Miami](https://nbcmiami.com/elections/what-time-do-polls-open-and-close-in-florida-what-you-need-to-know/3881110) — What time do polls open and close in Florida? What you need to know - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/general-election/11266338/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day.html) — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day - [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/world/united-states/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day/article_a9fc8e1f-6714-5c62-a68b-2b962eb3e148.html) — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day - [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day) — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day-2) — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day - [Daily Record](https://dailyrecordnews.com/ap_news/politics/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day/article_6d3fb514-4022-5c55-951f-09f8dac7611d.html) — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day - [Leader-Telegram](https://leadertelegram.com/news/nation-world/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day/article_51c9f3eb-6f5b-51b6-82ab-30898019a8da.html) — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day/article_13bba231-17af-548e-99db-807bfca07414.html) — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day - [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/news/world/united-states/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day/article_8f8fbee9-c8e8-5f2c-a5b3-a8d44563183f.html) — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/30/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day-2) — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day - [WTSP](https://wtsp.com/article/news/politics/elections/election-results-florida-live-stream-2026/67-4715af4b-6903-4c31-8b33-a9525b082075) — Florida Election Day 2026 - [El Pais](https://elpais.com/us/2026-10-29/como-y-donde-votar-en-florida-para-las-midterms-de-2026.html) — How and Where to Vote in Florida for the 2026 ‘Midterms’ - [Miami New Times](https://miaminewtimes.com/news/10-most-insane-races-in-south-florida-this-election-day-40594291) — 10 most insane races in South Florida this Election Day - [WTXL ABC 27](https://wtxl.com/news/local-news/florida-voter-guide-key-dates-deadlines-and-how-to-vote) — Florida voter guide: Key dates, deadlines and how to vote ## Questions **When did the first US polling stations close?** The first polling stations in the US closed at 6 p.m. Eastern Time in parts of Indiana and Kentucky. This marked the beginning of vote counting for the midterm elections. **What is at stake in these midterm elections?** The midterm elections will determine control of the US Congress. Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. **How many people voted before Election Day?** Nearly 61 million US citizens cast their ballots before Election Day. This figure is an increase from the approximately 46 million who voted early in the 2022 midterms. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/us-midterm-elections-first-polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "US Midterm Elections: First Polls Close in Indiana, Kentucky", https://mediabias.news/politics/us-midterm-elections-first-polls-close-in-indiana-kentucky