The 2026 midterm elections will determine control of Congress and elect governors and other officials across the country. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Use this hub to follow the races, candidates, primary and runoff dates, polling, race ratings and state-by-state election information. New guides will be added and updated as the general election approaches.
2026 election at a glance
All 435 U.S. House seats, 35 U.S. Senate contests and 36 governor races are on the ballot in 2026.
Explore the 2026 midterm elections
2026 Senate elections
Thirty-five Senate contests are being held in 2026, including 33 regularly scheduled elections and two special elections. Our complete Senate guide lists every state, incumbent or open-seat status, Democratic and Republican candidates, and remaining nomination dates.
View the complete 2026 Senate election and candidate guide →
House races to watch
Every U.S. House seat is on the ballot, but a much smaller group of competitive districts will determine which party controls the chamber. Our House guide tracks the most consequential battlegrounds, candidates, open seats and current race ratings.
View the competitive 2026 House race and candidate guide →
Governor races to watch
Voters in 36 states will elect governors in 2026. These contests will shape state policy, redistricting decisions and the political landscape leading into the 2028 presidential election.
View the complete 2026 governor election and candidate guide →
2026 Midterm Voting Guide
Registration deadlines, early-voting schedules, mail-voting rules and Election Day polling hours vary by state. Our state-by-state guide gathers the key dates and links directly to official state election tools so voters can confirm registration and polling information.
View the state-by-state 2026 Midterm Voting Guide →
When are the 2026 midterm elections?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Primary and runoff dates vary by state. Most 2026 primaries are now complete, with Delaware’s September 15 primary among the final contests before the general-election field is fully set.
What is at stake in the 2026 midterms?
The elections will determine control of the U.S. House and Senate for the final two years of President Trump’s current term. The results will also provide the clearest national measure of the political environment before the 2028 presidential campaign begins.
Election Central will update these guides as candidates are nominated, ratings change and new polling becomes available.