US midterms will decide control of Congress
Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 08:50 · Updated 09:52
Voters will choose every House member and 35 senators on November 3, 2026, alongside state and local officials. The election will determine which party controls Congress; results are expected over election night, though close races may take longer to resolve.
- The November 3 vote will decide all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats, as well as some state and local offices.
- Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers; Democrats need a net gain of four seats in each to control both.
- Polls close at different times, and results may take longer in close contests; Trump will remain president regardless of the outcome.
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- Election date
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- House seats contested
- 435
- Senate seats contested
- 35
- Democratic gain needed to control both chambers
- Four net seats in each chamber
- Trump’s status after the election
- He remains president regardless of the outcome
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