The Economic Times

US midterms face Election Day disruptions as flood, glitches and fake messages hit

The 2026 US midterm elections encountered significant disruptions on Election Day due to severe flooding and technical issues. Polling stations were relocated in Florida after flooding began, affecting at least 18 locations. Additionally, technical problems in one county temporarily halted voting for about 20 minutes. Misinformation, including scam text messages, misled voters in Georgia about polling locations.