United States holds midterm elections to determine control of Congress

On November 3, 2026, United States voters head to the polls for critical midterm elections that will determine the legislative control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. This election cycle acts as a referendum on the administration of President Donald Trump, with record-breaking campaign spending reaching 11.3 billion dollars and an unprecedented 58 million citizens having already cast ballots through early or mail-in voting. The outcome will shape the remaining two years of the president’s term and dictate the trajectory of U.S. domestic and foreign policy.

The battle for the Senate is particularly tight, as Democrats need to net four additional seats to overturn the current 53-47 Republican majority. While Democrats appear to be gaining momentum in competitive states like Texas, Michigan, Kansas, and Ohio, the overall control of both chambers remains highly uncertain. Key issues driving the electorate include the rising cost of living, economic management, and foreign policy developments. If Democrats gain control of either chamber, they have signaled their intent to launch parliamentary investigations into the Trump administration's executive actions and business dealings.

Polling stations open across different time zones, with results expected to begin emerging late in the evening. As the nation remains politically polarized, both parties are focused on key battleground states to secure their legislative agenda.