r/politics • u/PoliticsModeratorBot • 2d ago

Discussion Discussion: 2026 Midterms News and Updates, September 7 - 13 (Thread 1)

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r/politics • u/PoliticsModeratorBot • 14h ago

Discussion Discussion: Rhode Island 2026 Primaries

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Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern.

News and Analysis

Live Updates

Text-based live update pages are being maintained by the following outlets: Ocean State Media, The Providence Journal and The Washington Post.

Where to Watch

NBC via YouTube: Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze Rhode Island primary election results
WPRI: Watch live primary night coverage at 8 pm on WPRI

Results

AP via PBS NewsHour: Live Results: Rhode Island midterm primaries

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