See CBS News exit poll results for the 2026 midterm elections

Here’s a national look at what’s on voters’ minds in the 2026 midterm elections as they cast their ballots.

Note: Results will continue to update throughout the night.North Carolina Senate: Democrat Roy Cooper winsNorth Carolina voters liked the job Democrat Roy Cooper did as governor, so they are sending him to the Senate.Cooper performed better than former Vice President Kamala Harris did in 2024 among key groups, including independents and White women.Most North Carolina voters thought Cooper's opponent, Republican Michael Whatley was too supportive of President Trump.The last time a Democrat was elected to the Senate from North Carolina was in 2008, when Kay Hagan won.South Carolina Senate: Toss-upCBS News rates the race between GOP Sen. Darline Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews a toss-up. Most voters don't think Darline Graham has the right experience to be a U.S.

senator. But it's not a dealbreaker for all voters — about a quarter who hold this view are still voting for Graham, who was named to fill the seat held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham.At the same time, about half of voters say of Andrews that her views are too extreme. And most of those voters are voting against Andrews.Georgia Senate: Democrat Jon Ossoff winsWithin 40 minutes of polls closing in Georgia, CBS News projected Ossoff as the winner. Democrat Jon Ossoff is performing very well with Black voters as he defends his seat against GOP Rep. Mike Collins. Ossoff