National politics dominate people’s attention, but local politics often play a greater role in shaping their lives.

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Below is a listing of winners and other results in local races, as reported by the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office. Results are updated as votes trickle in. To see statewide election results, head to voterportal.sos.la.gov.

Election officials across the country have conducted hundreds of exercises to prepare for possible threats or disruptions at polling sites.

Voters across New Jersey decided Tuesday which candidates will fill 12 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and one U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in the big November midterm election that has national implications. The election will determine which political party maintains control of both chambers of Congress.

NPR member stations are gathering information for voters — from voter guides down to local races. Scroll through to find your state and the resources available from your local member station.

See live Texas election results, maps and analysis from the 2026 midterms.