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It’s finally Election Day 2026, and voters across the country are heading to the polls. Will they face any obstacles there? The specter of federal interference has loomed large over these midterms as President Donald Trump has sought to change the way states run elections. And don’t discount the possibility of more typical problems: long lines, ballot shortages, delayed results, and more.
Follow Votebeat’s Election Day live blog below as our reporters bring you live updates on how voting is unfolding across the country.

