Election Day sparks fierce congressional battle as polls show Democrats gaining momentum against Republicans
Election Day marks the peak of intense campaigning and unprecedented spending in the quest for congressional control. Current polling indicates Democrats may see significant gains while Republicans aim to mobilise their supporters and maintain their positions.
Polls begin closing at 6 p.m. ET.
Michigan: Democrat Haley Stevens justified her support for Republican Mike Rogers, who praised Stevens’ “courageous” stance.
Trump remains out of public sight, planning to attend an election-night event at the White House.
Trump: “If people ever got tired of me in the US, I’ll move to Israel and become prime minister” https://t.co/AfVG7YYoVe
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 3, 2026
House outlook
Democrats’ prospects of taking the House are reportedly increasing according to recent assessments.
Six close Senate races will determine control; here is the Senate seat forecast.
In an Election Day Fox & Friends interview, President Trump concentrated on foreign policy, dismissing the Iran conflict by suggesting the U.S. might either resolve it or avoid further confrontation.
Recent U.S. action included strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with smaller strikes having occurred recently.
BREAKING: President Trump says the U.S. will end its roughly $4 billion in annual aid to Israel by the end of the year, adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to the decision. https://t.co/Saz4kC166E
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 3, 2026
Trump highlighted that the U.S. “took over Venezuela in 48 minutes” and stated “we just got Greenland.”
Addressing voters, Trump described the U.S. as the “hottest country in the world,” respected globally, with reduced border crossings and lauded the GOP’s last year’s tax-and-spending bill, while asserting “inflation is solved.”
Trump: “I’ve kept every single promise I made, except far more. I’ve actually kept far more promises than I made.” https://t.co/YKJ6gwqFWQ
— Bulwark Clips (@BulwarkClips) November 2, 2026
