Here’s how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour

November 1, 2026 · 9:00 am 3 sources

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• Here's how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour
  NPR · November 1, 2026 09:00
  As polls close on election night, here's a look at what to expect each hour and which midterm races are key to deciding control of Congress.
• 6 things to watch for on election night
  NPR · November 2, 2026 10:00
  Some of the key storylines to watch will center around various voters groups that have soured on President Trump during his second turn out.

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• What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
  Al Jazeera · November 3, 2026 04:52
  The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10:00 GMT).