United States holds midterm elections as voters weigh President Trump's second term

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, American voters will participate in midterm elections that serve as a referendum on the first two years of President Donald Trump’s second term. The electoral map includes all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 Senate seats. Political analysts suggest Democrats are well-positioned to regain control of the House, while the battle for the Senate remains highly contested across ten pivotal races, primarily in states currently held by Republicans.

Campaign tensions have escalated, with significant focus on Michigan and legal challenges in California, where the Supreme Court recently dismissed a Justice Department attempt to block vote counting regarding alleged non-US citizens. President Trump has held over two dozen rallies since October, urging his supporters to vote as if he were on the ballot to avoid potential legislative setbacks. The administration has faced criticism regarding its low approval ratings, largely driven by public frustration over the ongoing war with Iran and resulting fuel price increases.

Historically, the party of a sitting president loses seats during midterms, a trend President Trump is actively attempting to counter. Future legislative control depends on these results, with outcomes expected to determine the administration's ability to implement its agenda for the remainder of his term.