At a Glance

136 Governor Races Define Midterm Stakes as Split Holds · Nineteen open seats and nine battlegrounds create a complex landscape where Democrats seek their first majority in two d…

2House Control Hinges on 46 Toss-Up Districts and Three-Seat Margin · With all 435 House seats up, Republicans can lose only two districts to retain the majority, while Democrats need a net …

3Election Day 2026: How the Iran War Shapes the Midterm Fight for Congress · Voters weigh the cost of the conflict with Iran against economic concerns as the control of Congress hangs in the balanc…

4New Maps, Old Votes: How Redrawn Districts May Defy Expectations · Seven states are voting under new congressional boundaries, but historical patterns suggest the lines may not dictate th…

5Senate Race: 13 Battlegrounds Define Midterm Stakes · With polls open, Democrats need four net seats to take the chamber while Republicans can lose only two, making 13 tight …

6Midterm Math: How Both Parties Tried to Break the Historical Pattern · With polls open, strategists on both sides deployed redistricting, massive spending, and targeted messaging to counter t…

7Election Day logistics: Poll hours, ID rules, and mail ballot deadlines · A practical guide for voters navigating the 2026 midterms, covering state-specific opening times, identification require…

Breaking: Election Day is here! Make your selections: The stakes for Congress and the next two years

Voters head to the polls to decide control of Congress, with all House seats and 35 Senate races on the ballot as polls open across the nation.