Six firearms made the ballot, and one pulled in nearly a third of the vote.

Voters shot down an abortion-rights measure in Idaho, but they supported proposals in Missouri, Virginia and Nevada.

Republican Jim Risch won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Idaho, defeating independent candidate Todd Achilles.

The citizen-led initiative would have expanded abortion access. Idahoans dealt a "crushing blow" to the measure, opponents said.

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Much like 2022, the 2026 year’s midterm election proved the majority of voters support reproductive rights and abortion access. Four states had abortion on the ballot. Nevada and Virginia voted in favor of allowing abortions within state lines. Missouri voted against repealing a constitutional amendment supporting abortion access that was introduced via a ballot initiative in 2024. Idaho was the sole exception Tuesday as voters sided against a...

Polling places in Ada County will remain open until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

First results from the state are expected after 11 p.m. Eastern time. In 2022 and 2024, most results were reported by Wednesday afternoon. The Justice Department said that it is sending election monitors and observers to all 50 states,

On Election Day, voters will grapple with their state identities in Alabama, Colorado and Idaho. Idaho’s ballot includes a measure for voters to choose a state gun, with six options that include two Winchester models,

In Rooted In, six Wall Street Journal reporters take you back to their hometowns to capture the voice of the nation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Among the stops: Detroit, Idaho and Miami. Explore the full series below.