Election 2026: Live midterm updates from PA, NJ, DE

Key Points:

• Election Day is underway in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, with polls open until 8 p.m., and key races in Pennsylvania could reshape control of Congress and the state legislature.
• Voters across the Philadelphia area express concerns about health care, the economy, democracy, immigration enforcement, and local issues like data centers and city infrastructure, with many hoping for Democratic gains.
• Election security experts report a smooth voting process but express concern about potential post-election disputes and misinformation, emphasizing the legality and monitoring of federal election observers.
• Chester County extended voting hours in three precincts due to setup delays, and Philadelphia officials report a largely trouble-free Election Day with legal measures in place against election interference.
• Pennsylvania features several competitive congressional and state legislative races, including a key contest in Bucks County between moderate Republican Brian Fitzpatrick and Democrat Bob Harvie, which could influence the balance of power in Washington and Harrisburg.