Voters across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, as control of Congress hangs in the balance. In the commonwealth, voters are casting ballots to elect legislators to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives and to weigh in on three proposed constitutional amendments.
Polls opened across Virginia at 6 a.m. and are scheduled to close at 7 p.m. Election results begin populating after polls close on Election Day and will automatically update as ballots are counted and races are called by the Associated Press. WTOP News is tracking live results online, on air at 103.5 FM, and on the WTOP News app as election returns come in.
Midterm Contests Across the Region
The regional midterm elections help shape the political future of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Voters can track races as votes are counted across multiple jurisdictions, including the Virginia U.S. Senate race, the Maryland governor’s race, the D.C. mayoral race, U.S. House contests across Virginia and Maryland, the D.C. delegate race, and local offices. FOX 5 provides live election results, race calls, and updates throughout the 2026 midterms, with results provided by Associated Press election services.
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Virginia Voters Decide Local Races and Constitutional Amendments
Virginia voters are participating in several specific contests and local races on Election Day. Tracked races include the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House across Congressional Districts 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, the Virginia House of Delegates District 20, and results for county and city positions. Voters are also deciding on three proposed constitutional amendments for the commonwealth. WTOP News and other regional outlets provide continuous coverage of voter demographics and live updates as votes continue to be counted.
More on Maryland
Voters in Washington, D. C., Maryland and Virginia will cast ballots Tuesday in midterm elections that will help decide control of Congress, along with D. C.'s first new mayor in more than a decade and Maryland's race for governor. https://t.co/qRD1t7kf7G
