Voters across the U.S. headed to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for midterm elections that will decide the balance of power in Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump's second term.

The final days of the campaign saw candidates making their closing arguments to voters in rallies and public appearances, while citizens began queuing at polling stations to cast their votes.

Supporters and candidates expressed enthusiasm in the final stretch of the election.

Republican candidate for Michigan Mike Rogers walks on to the stage and waves to a crowd before he speaks in the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, USA.

In Portland, Maine, voters like Natalie Fleming, accompanied by her baby, participated in the democratic process.

Natalie Fleming of Portland, holding her 3-month-old baby Danny, votes at a polling station during the US midterm elections on Election Day in Portland, Maine, US, November 3, 2026.

Across the country, citizens engaged in the election, with some holding signs and flags to express their views.

A pro-constitution protesters, who called themselves "The Bridge Brigade", hold placards and US flags, as they wave at motorists above a highway, during the US midterm elections on Election Day in Portland, Maine, US, November 3

Candidates from both major parties made their final campaign pushes.

Democratic US Senate candidate from Texas James Talarico waves at the final rally of his campaign, ahead of the midterm elections, in Austin, Texas, US, November 2, 2026.

Republican US Senate candidate Ken Paxton reacts during a midterm election rally beside US President Donald Trump, in Lubbock, Texas, US October 27, 2026.

Lines formed at polling stations in various locations, including Nevada and Virginia, as citizens participated.

People stand in line to vote on Election Day during the US midterm elections at Boulder City High School in Boulder City, Nevada, US, November 3, 2026.

US voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections on Election Day at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 03 November 2026.

Individual voters marked their ballots, some expressing satisfaction with having participated.

A woman is silhouetted against a stained glass window as she casts her vote on Election Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 03 November 2026.

A smiling woman wears an "I voted" sticker outside Salisbury Township Municipal Building during the US midterm elections, in Gap, Pennsylvania, US, November 3, 2026.

In Michigan, voters made their way to polling locations.

HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 3: Voters make their way to cast their ballots at Senior Plaza on November 3, 2026 in Hamtramck, Michigan. Americans go to the polls in consequential midterm elections, where control of the House and the Senate is at stake for the remainder of President Donald Trump's second term in office.

Senator Susan Collins was seen greeting supporters in Patten, Maine, during her campaign efforts.