US Midterm Elections Determine Control of Congress
Voters across the United States cast ballots on November 3, 2026, in midterm elections serving as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term.
Millions of Americans voted on November 3, 2026, in midterm elections to determine the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. The elections served as a referendum on the performance of Donald Trump, whose approval rating reportedly fell to 40 percent. While Republicans entered the cycle holding majorities in both chambers, Democrats sought to reclaim the House and flip the Senate to establish checks on the executive branch.
Early results showed a mix of outcomes. Republicans secured a Senate victory in Florida with Ashley Moody, while Democrats saw wins for Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia, Governor Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania, and Representatives Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida. High-profile races in Ohio and Georgia remained too close to call as polls closed. Voter turnout was high in several regions, including the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire and Los Angeles County, where turnout outpaced 2022 levels.
The process was marked by legal conflict in California. The Supreme Court of the United States rejected a Justice Department demand to set aside over 20,000 mail-in ballots suspected of being cast by non-citizens. California Attorney General Rob Bonta condemned the move as federal interference. Meanwhile, in Ohio, Secretary of State Frank LaRose reported that several isolated bomb threats were determined to be hoaxes.
Beyond domestic politics, the results are expected to influence U.S. foreign policy. President Trump stated the U.S. has no immediate plans to strike Iran but remains "locked and loaded" if necessary, despite an Associated Press poll indicating 60% of voters believe previous military action against Iran was the "wrong decision."
