Voters are heading to the polls today to cast ballots in the 2026 general election. Polls open at 6 a.m. in New Jersey, and at 7 a.m. in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Polls will close at 8 p.m.
Reporters from WHYY News and Billy Penn are following key races across the Delaware Valley as well as the fight for party control of Pennsylvania’s legislature and Congress.
As Election Day unfolds, follow WHYY’s live special coverage on WHYY.org and the WHYY App.
Here’s your midterm voter game plan, whether you live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware:
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Your one-stop shop: Have questions about the midterms? WHYY News’ voter hub has the answers.
Voter FAQs: Looking for candidate breakdowns, election logistics and more? Check out WHYY News’ New Jersey voter guide.
Key races to watch: Find out who’s running for which races, and what they stand for.
U.S. Senate: Cory Booker vs. Justin Murphy, Veronica Fernandez and Joanne Kuniansky
U.S. House
Counting the votes: Follow along with WHYY as New Jersey race results come in this evening.
Delaware
Your one-stop shop: Have questions about the midterms? WHYY News’ voter hub has the answers.
Voter FAQs: Looking for candidate breakdowns, election logistics and more? Check out WHYY News’ Delaware voter guide.
Races to watch: Find out who’s running for which races, and what they stand for.
Changing tides?: Progressives are positioned to gain seats in the midterms after ousting incumbent lawmakers.