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US midterm voting issues: New York voting machine failures and Florida flooding affect some – video
Although mostly smooth, voters have faces some snags across the country
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US midterm voting goes smoothly with only a handful of issues nationwide
Voting machine issues affect Westchester county, New York, but emergency ballots are provided to voters
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Politics
Houses of Parliament at risk of ‘Notre Dame-style fire’ as renovation costs rise
Report says cost of maintenance could soon reach £2m a week, including 24-hour patrols to avert fire risk The Palace of Westminster will be at risk of a Notre Dame-style fire or a similar catastrophic event if MPs do not tackle the issue of funding refurbishments, a parliamentary committee has said. Decisions about how and when to begin a full restoration of the building, which is Grade I-listed and a Unesco world heritage site, have been repeatedly delayed amid disagreement over how it should be done and spiralling costs. Continue reading...
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Election Day 2026: Photos from around the country
Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
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How to watch the US midterms in Australia, and what you need to know
As the first set of polls close, the economy and the state of democracy appear to be top issues for US voters
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US democracy, Trump fatigue, cost of living are top issues with voters, AP survey finds
Roughly 6 in 10 voters deeply disapprove of US President Donald Trump's presidency, according to an AP survey released Tuesday. About 4 in 10 say the economy is the most important issue while 3 in 10…
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Where have there been technical issues so far during US midterm elections?
Some polling stations have experienced vote-delaying issues that officials describe as being minor.
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First polls close in pivotal US midterm elections
With control of the US Congress on the line, results from Tuesday's races will have marked implications for the country.
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Polls close across the US – as it happened
Key states including Florida, Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina see record turnout
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Results: States decide on voter ID and redistricting ballot measures
Several states — including Alaska, Arizona, California and Nevada — are voting on changes to how their elections are run, including voter ID measures. Other states decide on redistricting proposals.
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US voters share why they cast their ballots – from frustration with Trump to affordability concerns
‘It’s the disregard for the rule of law. It just seems like they’re thumbing their nose at it’
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Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time
Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.
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