Voters across the United States went to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in midterm elections that will determine which party holds control of Congress, EL PAÍS reports. The Spanish-language outlet is running live coverage of the vote under the framing that the country is deciding the balance of power in the legislature.
The contest is being widely treated as a test of President Donald Trump, according to El Universal, which is also providing minute-by-minute coverage of the day. La Jornada reports that results in what it describes as "the most important election in history" could take time to emerge, suggesting the outcome may not be clear on election night.
Coverage has extended beyond the horse race. Yahoo published commentary from a body-language expert who said Trump did not appear to display a triumphant attitude as voting began. Reforma is carrying a running overview of the elections.
With only headline-level reporting available so far, the central fact remains straightforward: Americans are voting in a midterm cycle whose outcome will shape congressional control for the remainder of Trump's term. The result will hinge on races across the country, and the pace of counting will determine how quickly the picture becomes clear.
What to watch next: whether enough races are called on Tuesday night to indicate which party will control Congress, or whether, as La Jornada warns, the results take longer to settle.
