In Pictures: US midterm elections in 20 photos

What the report says

Americans voted on Tuesday in the US midterm elections, a contest that will determine control of Congress and influence how much political pressure President Donald Trump faces for the rest of his term, according to Al Jazeera. The gallery was published on 3 November 2026 and is compiled from AFP, AP and Reuters photographs.

The images show turnout and campaigning across several states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, South Carolina, Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Florida, Illinois and Washington, DC. Scenes include voters lining up at polling places, families voting with children, volunteers directing people to booths, and candidates such as Democratic Senate hopeful Chris Pappas and Republican Representative Mike Lawler casting ballots. Some photos also capture get-out-the-vote efforts and last-minute election-day activity.

Al Jazeera said Democrats were seeking to regain both chambers of Congress after two years of Republican control, while Republicans aimed to hold their narrow majorities and preserve Trump’s agenda on immigration, the economy and the courts. The photo set underscores how central voter participation is in a polarized election that could shape US politics for years.

Because the article is a photo gallery rather than a text-heavy report, it offers visual context more than detailed vote results. The coverage highlights the broad geographic spread of voting and the everyday character of election day, from polling stations in schools and community centers to the presence of election workers, volunteers and civic groups.