Here's what to expect hour by hour as polls close on midterm election night

Summary

As polls close on midterm election night, NPR has laid out what to expect each hour and which congressional races are key to deciding control of Congress.

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   1 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTCSource ↗

   NPR reports, in a guide published November 1, 2026, what to expect each hour as polls close on election night and which midterm races are key to deciding control of Congress.