US midterm elections under way, with the New York Times reporting Democratic gains and a rebuke of Trump

Summary

Voters across the United States are casting ballots in the midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress. NDTV reports that midterm elections are typically seen as a referendum on the sitting president. The New York Times reports that the Democratic Party has flipped key seats in Republican strongholds, and that voters rebuked Trump, with the election also seen as a referendum on his presidency.

Timeline

1. NDTV

   3 Nov 2026, 19:06 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that US midterm elections have begun and that they are typically seen as a form of referendum on the sitting president.

2. The New York Times

   4 Nov 2026, 05:45 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that the Democratic Party has flipped key seats in Republican strongholds as voters rebuked Trump, and that the election is also seen as a referendum on his presidency.