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Polls close in 6 states as exit polls find Trump's approval rating at 38%

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Polls have closed in six states for the 2026 midterm elections, with early projections showing that Virginia's incumbent Senator Mark Warner is likely to retain his seat. Exit polls indicate President Trump’s approval rating stands at 38% among voters. CBS News provides further analysis through its team of reporters including Tony Dokoupil, Norah O'Donnell, Gayle King, Major Garrett, and Margaret Brennan.
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On November 3, 2026, U.S. citizens voted in midterm elections that decided control of Congress during President Donald Trump's final two years in office. The election saw a significant shift as Democrats were on track to win control of the House of Representatives, with Rep. Katherine Clark announcing early gains. Republicans previously held 218 seats against 214 for the Democrats, but high voter turnout and discontent over living costs, tariffs, and energy prices fueled by the Iran war likely contributed to Democratic victories. This election also determined governors in 36 states and state legislatures across the country, marking a pivotal moment that could reshape Trump's presidency.

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CBS News projects that incumbent Sen. Mark Warner will hold onto his seat in Virginia, and exit polling finds that President Trump's approval rating is at 38% among voters.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-04
🔮 The polls have closed in six U.S. states in the 2026 midterm elections that could determine the power of Congress.
2026-11-04 · CBS News
Polls close in 6 states as exit polls find Trump's approval rating at 38% · mixed framing

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The polls have closed in six U.S. states in the 2026 midterm elections that could determine the power of Congress. uncertain
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CBS News projects that incumbent Sen. Mark Warner will hold onto his seat in Virginia, and exit polling finds that President Trump's approval rating is at 38% among voters. asserted
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CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, Norah O'Donnell, Gayle King, Major Garrett and Margaret Brennan have more. asserted
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