US Midterms and Israeli Knesset Elections Hold Simultaneously

Voters in the United States and Israel held simultaneous elections on November 3, 2026. In the U.S., midterms are underway for all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats, with Republicans seeking to maintain control of Congress to support the America First agenda of Donald Trump. High early turnout was reported in Virginia and Southeast Texas, while key battleground races are centered in Maine, Ohio, Alaska, and Iowa.

Parallel to the U.S. vote, Israel held elections for the 26th Knesset. The contest focused on the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the military mobilization of Haredi society. Early results indicate a surge in Arab voter turnout, potentially creating an 18-seat bloc, while some exit polls project former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot as the next prime minister.

Political tensions remained high during the voting process. President Trump claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to end U.S. aid to Israel, asserting the country no longer needs it. Meanwhile, Pete Buttigieg criticized the Trump-Vance administration's economic policies, linking rising gas prices to the president's actions. In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced investigations into alleged fraudulent voting in Harris County.