Event Brief
Early voting starts as Congress control at stake
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Early voting has begun in the U.S. for the midterm elections that could determine whether Republicans keep control of Congress or Democrats flip it. Voters have just over six weeks to cast ballots as the election approaches.
WHO: U.S. voters; candidates and parties competing for control of Congress
WHAT: Early voting begins for the U.S. midterm elections that could flip control of Congress.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 8:33 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The early-voting period has started ahead of the midterm elections that could change which party controls Congress.
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