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It's Election Day. Here's what you need to know

NPR | By Stephen Fowler,

Steve Inskeep

Published November 3, 2026 at 5:41 AM CST

After a long campaign cycle, it's Election Day in the 2026 midterms. There are thousands of races on the ballot and some are key to deciding control of Congress.

Stephen Fowler

Stephen Fowler is a political reporter with NPR’s Washington Desk, where he currently reports on the restructuring of federal government and the future of the Democratic and Republican parties after Donald Trump’s return to office.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.