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Early Voting Begins for 2026 Midterms as Cost of Living and Iran War Dominate

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Featured exclusive early voting midterms
Featured exclusive early voting midterms

US midterms early voting begins 2026

United States, September 19, 2026 — Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections has begun in several states, including Virginia, Minnesota, Idaho and South Dakota. Control of Congress is at stake with less than two months until Election Day.

Midterm election campaign 2026

Voters are focused on the cost of living, the war in Iran, immigration enforcement and artificial intelligence. President Trump has continued efforts to reshape election rules, while Democrats hope to flip the House or Senate.

Cost of living midterms issue 2026

Congress control midterms 2026

Election officials say systems are ready. Both parties are racing to mobilize their bases as the final stretch begins.

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