United States Prepares for November 2026 Midterm Elections

The United States will hold midterm elections on November 3, 2026, with contests for all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate races in 35 states, and gubernatorial elections in 36 states. The cycle occurs as the administration of Donald Trump works to restrict mail-in voting and collect voter data.

Federal officials have provided conflicting signals regarding the presence of security at polling sites. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed that federal agents could serve warrants at polling places, though the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement does not plan operations targeting these locations unless public safety threats exist. General Dan Caine stated there are no plans to station the National Guard or military personnel at voting sites.

President Trump has not ruled out the presence of federal agents at polling stations, asserting he would do anything necessary to ensure honest elections. Meanwhile, voters in several states will decide on ballot measures concerning citizenship requirements for voting and abortion rights. Early in-person voting is available in 47 states and Washington, D.C., with registration deadlines and procedures varying by state.