Follow the latest 2026 midterm elections news, results, key races, and updates as voters decide control of Congress and a number of statewide contests.

Saudi Arabia says missile strikes by Iran's Houthi allies killed three people at Riyadh's airport as fighting escalates in the Middle East conflict's new epicenter.

Watch live stream explainer at 2 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2026

Federal intervention, underserved voters, AI, how to approach voters at the polls and more from our webinar on covering the U.S. midterms.

The Oct. 8 debate will air live at 8 p.m. on KONG-TV and will be streamed on KING 5 and The Seattle Times' digital platforms.

IOWA, USA — Iowa voters are heading to the polls on Nov. 3 in a consequential election that could shift the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. The Iowa governor's race is also hotly contested as Republicans look to retain the seat and Democrats hope to flip it blue for the first time in 20 years.

Voters will decide who will be the next governor, U.S. Senator, and many other down ballot races.

The Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Office will offer voter services at eight local libraries this month through its Ballots & Books program, helping residents prepare for the Nov. 3

Every local government election season, South Africans are handed the same menu. They hear from councillor hopefuls that they will repair potholes, stop water outages and power cuts, and improve refuse collection.