{
  "id": 17848627,
  "title": "How to vote in the US midterm elections: Find when polls open, close, and other details",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/how-to-vote-in-the-us-midterm-elections-find-when-polls-open-close",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T19:50:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/life/how-to-vote-2026-midterm-elections"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 midterm elections are approaching, and they will shape the composition of Congress and President Donald Trump's final years in office. To cast your vote, visit Vote.org, USA.gov, or check out the state-by-state database on Vote.org for polling locations, drop box locations, and registration information.\n\nIf you choose to vote by mail, more than 51 million Americans have already done so. Mail ballots must be postmarked by or on election day, so ensure your ballot is sent early enough. If you received a mail ballot but haven't sent it, contact your election office immediately. Some states also offer drop box options, while others prohibit them.\n\nIn-person voting is still an option, with polling times varying by state. Some states allow early in-person voting as early as one month before election day. Voters may need to bring a form of verification to the polls, depending on their state's requirements. You can also bring personal notes, a voter's guide, and sample ballots into the polling booth.\n\nTo find your nearest polling location, check your registration, contact your local registrar of voters, or use an online polling locator like Vote.org or the National Association of Secretaries of State. Be aware that voter ID laws vary by state, so check with your state's election officials to confirm if you need one to vote.",
  "summary": "The midterm election is on Nov. 3. There is still more than enough time to cast your vote. Here's how.",
  "key_points": [
    "Midterm elections shape Congress and Trump's final years",
    "Vote.org and USA.gov provide polling locations and registration info",
    "Mail ballots must be postmarked by or on election day"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}