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US midterm elections 2026: Polls to open as cost of living surges amid Iran war

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“US midterm elections 2026: Polls to open as cost of living surges amid Iran war”

Follow live election results here American voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to decide the make-up of next year's Congress and who will take up major roles at the state level. Most polling stations will open at 7am and remain open until 8pm local time. Early voting opened in some states in mid-September, but all polling stations will be open to voters on Tuesday. The elections come as the cost of living in the US has surged amid the Iran war , with prices for petrol, food and other…

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