Spotlight Special Report Election 2026 Election Day is coming fast. Here's what voters should know Veronica Bravo and Rachel Barber USA Today Oct 28, 2026 7 hrs ago 0 × USA Today - News No core value unites a majority across party lines. What that means as Americans head into the midterms. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Election Day is almost here. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters across the country will head to the polls to decide federal, state and local races.kAmp== 6J6D H:== 36 @? DE2E6D H96C6 C65:DEC:4E:?8 92D C6D92A65 4@?8C6DD:@?2= >2AD[ 2D G@E6CD H:== 56E6C>:?6 H96E96C 5:DEC:4E =:?6D 5C2H? E@ 36?67:E #6AF3=:42?D @C s6>@4C2ED 7F=7:== 6249 A2CEJVD 9@A6D E@ 7=:A >@C6 D62ED :? E96:C 72G@C]k^AmkAm'@E:?8 :D 2 7F?52>6?E2= A2CE @7 4:G:4 A2CE:4:A2E:@?[ 3FE :E @7E6? 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