US Midterms 2026: Senate and House Seats Up Tuesday
Voters in the United States go to the polls on Tuesday for the 2026 midterm elections. Thirty-five Senate seats and all 435 House seats are on the ballot. Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority and a 218-214 edge in the House.
Context
Midterms are held about halfway through a US president's four-year term and decide which party controls Congress for the next two years. Control of each chamber shapes how easily a president can pass laws and approve appointments.
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