US Midterm Elections 2026
The balance of power in Washington
The midterm elections will renew the entire House of Representatives (435 seats) and about one-third of the Senate. Several states will also elect governors and legislatures.
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About the Event
The 2026 United States midterm elections will take place on November 3. The federal election will include all seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate seats belonging to the 2026 election cycle, along with numerous state and local elections.
Congressional elections
The federal election includes all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate contests belonging to the 2026 election cycle. Representatives serve two-year terms, while senators serve six-year terms.
State elections
In addition to federal races, various states will hold elections for state and local offices. The dates and rules for these elections are established by each state's election authorities.
A midterm election
Midterm elections take place halfway through a four-year presidential term and renew the House of Representatives and part of the Senate. The 2026 federal general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.
When it starts
Highlights
435 House seats
About one-third of the Senate
Gubernatorial races in multiple states
Key results for the balance of power in Washington