Half of U.S. polls now closed, CBS News makes early ratings, projections
Summary
At 8 p.m. Eastern, polls had closed in 16 additional states in the 2026 midterm elections, bringing the total to about half of U.S. states. Maine and New Hampshire were among the states closing, and their races could affect control of the Senate.Key Facts
- Polls closed in 16 more states at 8 p.m. Eastern.
- The article said about half of U.S. polls had closed.
- Maine and New Hampshire were among the states where polls closed.
- The Maine and New Hampshire races could affect control of the U.S. Senate.
- Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News coverage from Election Headquarters in New York.
- CBS News reported that Jon Ossoff won reelection, based on its projection.
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