US Prepares for November 3 Midterm Elections
United States voters will decide control of Congress and 36 governorships on November 3, serving as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term.
The United States will hold midterm elections on November 3, 2026, to determine the control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are up for election, alongside 36 governorships. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers, with 218 seats in the House and 53 in the Senate.
Recent polling suggests a Democratic advantage, with some analysts predicting a blue wave. Democrats are campaigning on affordability and economic concerns, citing inflation and rising fuel prices following military strikes on Iran. President Trump's approval ratings have fluctuated between 32% and 41%, which historically correlates with losses for the president's party. A Democratic victory would allow the party to block the president's legislative agenda and launch investigations into his administration.
The election cycle is marked by significant spending, projected to reach nearly $12 billion. Beyond federal races, voters in 39 states will decide on 145 ballot measures, including a proposed billionaire wealth tax in California. The administration has also faced scrutiny over efforts to restrict mail-in voting and the potential presence of federal agents at polling places. While Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin confirmed agents could serve warrants at polling sites, General Dan Caine stated there are no plans to station military personnel at these locations.
