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See CBS News exit poll results for the 2026 midterm elections
Here's a national look at what's on voters' minds in the 2026 midterm elections as they cast their ballots.
Senate election results as first polls begin to close
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is projected to win reelection, defending his seat in a race that has long been seen as a key prize for Republicans. Ossoff, 39, was the sole Democratic incumbent seeking reelection in a state President Trump won in 2024. He defeated GOP Rep. Mike Collins, who's represented Georgia in the House since 2023, after a campaign that showcased Ossoff's formidable fundraising efforts. With the projected victory, Democrats will retain a key seat, keeping their hope of winning a majority in the chamber alive.
Trump says he could use "tremendous powers" if Democrats win
President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."
Tennessee murderer captured over a week after escaping prison
Jacob Morley was serving a life sentence at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tennessee when he escaped by slipping through a fence on the property.