LIVE UPDATES – Nov 3, 2026 | 6:30 AM Barbados Time
America votes today, and Barbados is watching closely.
BREAKING: Democrats have taken control of the US House of Representatives. Projections show Democrats 223 seats to Republicans 195, ending two years of unified Republican control under President Donald Trump. The new 120th Congress begins January 2027.
We are tracking results LIVE for Bajan readers.
AT A GLANCE – Barbados Time
All 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 Governors are on the ballot today. First polls close 8 PM Barbados time. House needs 218 for control, Senate needs 51.
LIVE RESULTS BOARD
HOUSE: DEM 223 – GOP 195 – DEMOCRATS WIN CONTROL (Projected – Fox News / Bloomberg)
SENATE: Too close to call – key races in Texas, North Carolina, Ohio and Maine still counting
GOVERNORS: 36 races – watching Florida closely
Refresh this page for updates every 30 minutes.
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR BARBADOS
1. Travel & US Visas: The House controls immigration funding and oversight. A Democratic House means more checks on visa policy affecting Barbadians traveling to Miami, New York and elsewhere.
2. Trade & Cost of Living: Any new tariffs that could raise prices on imports from the US must go through the House. Control flipping changes that committee.
3. Climate Money: Funding for Caribbean climate resilience and USAID programs – a Democratic House is more likely to push to restore funds cut in 2025.
4. Family Abroad: Thousands of Bajans live in the US. US economic policy directly impacts remittances and jobs.
POLL CLOSING SCHEDULE (Barbados Time)
8 PM Tonight: Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia
9 PM Tonight: Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Ohio – Biggest batch
10 PM Tonight: Texas, New York, Michigan
Midnight – 2 AM Wednesday: California, West Coast, Alaska last
KEY RACES WE ARE WATCHING
Georgia Senate, Texas Senate, Maine Senate (ranked-choice, could take days), and Florida Governor.
We will update this post as results come in. Follow Bajan Observer for alerts.
Sources: Fox News Decision Desk, Bloomberg Live Results. Official certification takes days.