US Midterm Elections 2026: Live Updates
Follow our live coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections, including key races, crypto-backed candidates, and potential implications for digital asset regulation.
Key Races and Results:
- US House of Representatives: All 435 seats are up for grabs.
- US Senate: 35 seats are contested. Democrats currently lead with 41 secured seats compared to Republicans' 31 (including uncontested seats).
What's at Stake for Crypto:
- The midterm results could significantly impact US cryptocurrency regulation, including the stalled CLARITY Act.
- Democrat control of either chamber could intensify scrutiny of President Trump's crypto ventures.
Important Dates and Numbers:
- Nov. 3, 8:05 pm ET: Democratic Senate control odds reach 94% on Kalshi and 93% on Polymarket.
- Nov. 3, 7 pm ET: Polls close in Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, and Ohio.
- Nov. 3, 11:37 am ET: Over 57 million Americans have voted, surpassing 2022 levels in some states.
Notable Races:
- Ohio Senate: Jon Husted (Republican) vs Sherrod Brown (Democrat). A race with substantial crypto industry spending from groups like Fairshake and the Digital Freedom Fund.
Crypto Industry Reacting:
- The Blockchain Association's election dashboard identifies 62 priority congressional races.
- Cointelegraph is tracking live election updates, including results from crypto-focused races and market reactions.
Recent Results:
- Nov. 3, 7:30 pm ET: Democrat Jon Ossoff retains his Georgia Senate seat, defeating Republican Mike Collins.
- Nov. 3, 7 pm ET: Democrat Mark Warner wins re-election in Virginia, defeating Bert Mizusawa.
Early Voting Trends:
More than 57 million Americans had voted by Monday, surpassing 2022 levels in several states.