Control of Congress is on the line as voters decide pivotal Senate and House races across the country, while closely watched contests for governor will shape the political landscape in key states. Republicans are defending their congressional majorities as Democrats seek gains in battlegrounds from Texas and Georgia to Michigan and Maine. Open seats, vulnerable incumbents, and competitive statewide races have put nine states at the center of the fight for power in Washington and state capitals.
Texas
Polls close at 8 p.m. ET, with some areas closing at 9 p.m. ET. Texas voters face two major statewide showdowns. In the Senate race, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging Democratic state Rep. James Talarico for the seat held by outgoing Republican John Cornyn. This contest is unusually competitive for a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1988. Meanwhile, GOP Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a historic fourth term against Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, with border security, education, and the economy shaping the gubernatorial fight.
Ohio
Polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Senate race features former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown seeking a return to Washington against Republican Sen. Jon Husted, appointed to fill Vice President JD Vance's former seat. Brown is attempting a comeback in a state that has shifted toward Republicans. Voters will also decide who succeeds term-limited Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, with Republican Vivek Ramaswamy facing Democrat Amy Acton.
Michigan
Polls close at 8 p.m. ET, with some areas closing at 9 p.m. ET. Michigan's open Senate seat could prove pivotal, with former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers facing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the contest to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. The race has grown contentious, with allegations raised about El-Sayed's family's purported ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, which El-Sayed has denied. The state also features a gubernatorial showdown between Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Republican Rep. John James.
Wisconsin
Polls close at 9 p.m. ET. Wisconsin's open governor's race pits Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany against Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, as voters choose a successor to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The contest centers on the state's political direction.
Georgia
Polls close at 7 p.m. ET. Georgia offers two major statewide contests. Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is defending his seat against Republican Rep. Mike Collins in a state Trump narrowly carried in 2024. The open governor's race between Republican businessman Rick Jackson and former Democratic Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will determine who succeeds term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
Iowa
Polls close at 9 p.m. ET. Iowa voters will decide whether Republicans can retain two major offices. Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson faces Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek for the Senate seat vacated by Republican Joni Ernst. In the open governor's race, Democratic state Auditor Rob Sand faces Republican Zach Lahn.
Nevada
Polls close at 10 p.m. ET. Nevada's marquee contest features Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo seeking another term against Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford. Lombardo, the former Clark County sheriff, defeated incumbent Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak in 2022.
Maine
Polls close at 8 p.m. ET. Maine's Senate race pits longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins against former Democratic state Senate President Troy Jackson. Collins is seeking another term in a state that supported Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
Florida
Polls close at 7 p.m. ET, with some areas closing at 8 p.m. ET. Florida voters will choose a successor to term-limited Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, with Republican Rep. Byron Donalds facing former Republican congressman turned Democrat David Jolly. Republican Sen. Ashley Moody faces Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon in a special Senate election.
How to Watch Election Results
Fox News Channel and Fox News Digital will provide live results, race calls, and analysis of the contests that could determine control of Congress. Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on Fox News Channel, with Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum co-anchoring "FOX News Democracy 26." Fox News Digital will feature a live Election Night blog, interactive maps, and an AI-powered chatbot. Fox News Radio coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET.