America votes in crucial midterm elections

7News Just In · Nov 4, 2026 · 3m

The US midterm elections are underway as Americans vote to determine control of Congress, with Republicans holding current majorities in both houses while Democrats seek to regain power. Texas emerges as a critical battleground state where Democratic nominee James Tallarico leads in polls against Trump-backed Ken Paxton in a race that could see the state send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly 40 years. The results will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump's performance and agenda, with control of congressional legislation, funding and investigative powers at…