US Midterm Elections 2026: Trends and Possible Scenarios

American voters head to the polls on November 3, 2026, for midterm elections. Democrats appear poised to regain control of the House and possibly the Senate, potentially disrupting Trump's agenda. The economy is the most influential issue, with 68% of Americans disapproving of Trump's handling of the economy.

American voters head to the polls on November 3, 2026, for midterm elections for both chambers of Congress, with all 435 House seats and 35 of 100 Senate seats up for election. Republicans currently hold 218 House seats plus one independent who votes with them, compared to 214 Democrats, with two vacancies. In the Senate, Republicans hold 53 seats plus two independents who vote with them, compared to 45 Democrats. Gubernatorial elections are also held in 36 states. Democrats appear poised to regain control of the House and possibly the Senate, potentially disrupting Trump's domestic agenda and imposing constraints on his foreign policy. Polls indicate the economy is the most influential issue, with a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing 68% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, including 37% of Republicans.