A Guide to Election Night 2026
3 November - 35 minsAfter two years of campaigning, the 2026 midterm election is now in the hands of the American voters.
As the ballot counting begins, Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, offers a guide for how to understand the results.
Guest: Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times.
Background reading:
Here are four scenarios for how the midterms could go.The final polls show a blue surge. Can we trust them?Here’s what to know about the fight for Congress.Photo: Erin Schaff/The New York Times
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