Audio articles are automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story; however, this audio has not been reviewed for accuracy and may contain errors. Read more about how we use AI to increase access to our reporting. Brisk turnout, and at least a few problems were reported as Mississippi ans cast their votes in the midterm elections on Tuesday. The Magnolia State will help determine the balance of power in Congress as it elects a U.S. senator and four representatives to the U.S. House on Tuesday. Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Joseph Vance fills out his ballot at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayCurbside voting enabled Bobbie Burns to cast her ballot during midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayVoters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, to cast their ballots during the midterm elections. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayA resident holds a candidate sign near voting Precinct 27, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today“If you voted, you get a free hotdog or burger,” Richard Aldridge said as he grilled food near the Grove Park Community Center, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayAntonio Wilson, left, proudly shows his voting sticker while waiting for hotdogs grilled by Richard Aldridge, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayVoters headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, to cast their ballots during the midterm elections. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayA poll worker gives stickers to voters at the G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library in Flowood during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayVoters fill out their ballots at the G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library in Flowood during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayVoters fill out their ballots at the G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library in Flowood during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayBelinda Johnson casts her ballot at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayA sample ballot is on display at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayVoters fill out their ballots at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayPoll workers assist voters at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayVoters fill out their ballots at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayKeundra Friday prepares to cast her ballot at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayBelinda Johnson casts her ballot at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.Poll workers assist voters at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayVoters fill out their ballots at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Check results, and follow stories about the races Tuesday night at mississippitoday.org. LIVE: 2026 Mississippi election results ...read more read less