2026 Midterms Set for November 3

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are set to take place on November 3, 2026, marking the next major national test of political power in Washington and across the states. Voters will decide control of Congress as well as a wide range of gubernatorial, state legislative, and local races that could shape the policy agenda for the remainder of the decade.

Election officials and campaign teams are expected to spend much of 2026 focused on voter registration, ballot access, and turnout operations ahead of the scheduled vote. As the contest approaches, parties will likely frame the election as a referendum on the administration, economic conditions, and the direction of key national issues including immigration, healthcare, and public spending.