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Midterm Elections

Live updates: Fact-checking midterm election rumors

It's Election Day. Voters are deciding which party controls Congress, as well as who fills state legislative seats and governors' offices across the country.

Right now, the Snopes newsroom is fact-checking claims about key races spanning the country, from Texas to Michigan, and people's experiences voting.

In a few hours, as polls close and vote totals start rolling in, we're ready to combat any rumors about early results. We rely on The Associated Press to call races.

And our job fact-checking election misinformation won't be over tonight. In the coming days, we'll be on the lookout for baseless rumors about alleged voter fraud that often surface to stoke fear and undermine the voting process.

Keep your election coverage fact-focused. Follow along for real-time updates from our team.

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