Midterm election day begins amid high early turnout and doubts from Trump

The final day of voting in the 2026 midterm elections began Tuesday with a significant number of Americans having already cast their ballots through early voting, which is on track to surpass turnout from the previous midterms, according to PBS NewsHour Politics.

This election cycle has been marked by uncertainty, as President Donald Trump has attempted to interfere with state election processes and has raised doubts about the legitimacy of the results if Republicans do not win, PBS NewsHour Politics reported.

Despite the high early turnout, the political climate remains tense due to these challenges to the electoral process, highlighting the contentious nature of this year's midterms, as noted by PBS NewsHour Politics.

The media outlet Politico described the election as the ‘Armageddon’ election, underscoring the high stakes and intense political environment surrounding the vote.