Election Day live updates with House and Senate control at stake
According to reporting by CBS News US Politics, All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, while 36 states will be electing governors.
Election Day live updates with House and Senate control at stake: Official reporting from the CBS News US Politics confirms active developments in United States. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.
“Election Day live updates with House and Senate control at stake: Official reporting from the CBS News US Politics confirms active developments in United States. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.”
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- •Official Issuing Wire: CBS News US Politics
- •Editorial Desk: Congress
- •Coverage Domain: ALERTS
- •Publication Status: Verified Journalistic Dispatch
Executive Briefing
According to reporting by CBS News US Politics, All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, while 36 states will be electing governors.
Detailed Factual Report
CBS News will have extensive live coverage throughout the day, with election results and analysis on all platforms after the polls close Tuesday evening.
Beginning at 5 p.m. ET, dive into the latest data on "Election 2026: The Nerd Show," hosted by CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns, joined by Democratic and Republican pollsters and other election data experts.
At 7 p.m. ET, CBS News prime-time special, "America Decides: Election 2026," covers the latest election results as polls close around the country, anchored by Tony Dokoupil and Norah O'Donnell, with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, and a team of correspondents and political analysts around the country.
Watch on the free CBS News app on your connected TV or smartphone, on Paramount+ , and all platforms where CBS News 24/7 is available, including CBSNews.com and YouTube .
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