Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?
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- The Guardian US reports: “Here’s an hour-by-hour rundown of when polls close around the US, and some of the key races taking placeIn the 2026 US midterm cycle, there are 35 Senate seats up for election, 36 governors’ races …”
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