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
| Senate ElectionsSee all 35 races, candidates, open seats and remaining primary or runoff dates. | House ElectionsExplore the most competitive districts, candidates, open seats and current race ratings. |
| Governor ElectionsExplore all 36 races, candidates, open seats and current race ratings. |
Primary CalendarFind upcoming state primary, runoff and candidate-filing dates.
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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.
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 →
State election guides
State guides will bring each state’s federal and statewide races together in one place—including Senate contests where applicable, every House district, governor races, primary dates and key voting deadlines.
As the state guide library grows, this section can become an interactive map allowing readers to select a state and view all of its 2026 races.
When are the 2026 midterm elections?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Primary and runoff dates vary by state. Several states will continue holding nomination contests into September, and this hub will link to an updated national primary calendar.
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.