Iran war, Israel ties: JD Vance on why voters chose Democrats as US midterm results echo exit polls

Exit polls support JD Vance’s claim that the Iran war hurt Republicans, while Massie and Greene criticised the party over its policies. Tom Brenner/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

US Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war and America’s relationship with Israel for the Republican Party’s losses in the 2026 midterm elections. Exit poll findings released after the vote offer support for his claims, particularly on the war, while reactions from Republican lawmakers have added to the debate. Exit polls support JD Vance’s … Read more

US midterm elections exit polls: When will the early survey results start coming?

People vote in a tent set up by the Clark County Election Department on November 3. (Getty Images via AFP)

After polling closes for the US midterm elections 2026 Tuesday evening, all eyes will turn to the results of the exit poll surveys. People vote in a tent set up by the Clark County Election Department on November 3. (Getty Images via AFP) The US exit poll results do not give a decisive seat-by-seat verdict. … Read more

Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats on the brink of taking control of US House as midterm exit polls show anti-Trump trend

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks with reporters after visiting a phone bank at a hotel on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 3. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

As America awaits the results of the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats are confident about winning the US House of Representatives back. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks with reporters after visiting a phone bank at a hotel on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 3. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) The Democrats need to win … Read more

Amy Acton gains momentum against Vivek Ramaswamy in final Ohio Governor polls: Here's what changed after controversial campaign ad

US midterms: Amy Acton holds a polling advantage over Vivek Ramaswamy, and prediction markets currently favor her. ((Photo by Jon Cherry / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) and (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster))

Democratic candidate Amy Acton has taken the lead over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in several public opinion polls ahead of Election Day in Ohio’s closely watched gubernatorial race. The contest has gained momentum following a major controversy surrounding a campaign advertisement featuring Acton’s estranged mother, which triggered a wave of criticism against the Republican campaign. US … Read more

Texas governor race tightens as Democrat Gina Hinojosa leads Greg Abbott in final polls

Gina Hinojosa leads Greg Abbott in two final polls ahead of the Texas governor election. (Photographer: Jordan Vonderhaar/Bloomberg) (Bloomberg)

The Texas governor’s race has become increasingly competitive in the final days before the US midterm elections, with Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa showing a narrow lead over Republican Governor Greg Abbott in two major polls. The contest has tightened even as the US Senate race in Texas has received more attention. Gina Hinojosa leads Greg … Read more

US midterms 2026: Prediction markets and polls differ over Democrats' chances

US midterms 2026: Prediction markets favour Democrats in House and Senate races. (REUTERS/Sam Wolfe) (REUTERS)

Democrats are favoured to win control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, according to prediction markets and polling-based models. However, prediction markets are slightly less confident about the party’s chances than poll-based forecasts. US midterms 2026: Prediction markets favour Democrats in House and Senate races. (REUTERS/Sam Wolfe) (REUTERS) Prediction … Read more

Trump claims his endorsement could result in Netanyahu winning Israel elections as exit polls indicate tight race

President Donald Trump claims his endorsement might help Benjamin Netanyahu win Israel elections. (AP Photo)

President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that his endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu had helped the Israel Prime Minister in the nation’s elections. Trump’s post comes even as Netanyahu pitched for an alliance with the US in his first reactions after exit polls indicated a tight race with primary contender Gadi Eisenkot. President Donald Trump … Read more

Trump’s own America.gov chatbot contradicts US president on 2020 polls, climate

Trump’s own America.gov chatbot contradicts US president on 2020 polls, climate

Trump’s new AI chatbot pushes back on claims about polls, climate, salary The AI-powered America.gov website launched by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave factual answers to several politically sensitive questions, including some that contradicted claims made by the president.According to Associated Press, the website, launched to make government information and services easier to … Read more

UK PM Andy Burnham rules out early general polls, says ‘no election anytime soon’

UK PM Andy Burnham rules out early general polls, says ‘no election anytime soon’

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election, saying his focus is on tackling the cost of living and supporting businesses rather than putting the country through another election campaign.Speaking to BBC regional political editors ahead of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Burnham was asked whether he was considering … Read more