Election Day 2026

Voters head to polls to determine control of U.S. House and Senate for next two years.

Trump's Prediction

Trump claims GOP will hold House and Senate for final two years of presidency.

“we're going to win and let's make the next two years bigger and better and stronger than ever before”

Historical Challenge

GOP historically loses seats in midterm elections despite current power in Washington.

Early Voting Records

Over 54 million ballots cast in early voting, nine million more than 2022 midterms.

Power Rankings Shift

Kansas Senate race shifts from Lean Republican to Toss-up in Fox News rankings.

Senate Race Dynamics

Democrats need four net seats to win Senate majority; Republicans need 50 seats to retain control.

House Race Dynamics

Democrats need three net seats to reach 218 for House majority; GOP hangs on razor-thin majority.

Governor Races

26 Republican and 24 Democratic governors with three toss-up states for GOP.

Ballot Measures

145 statewide ballot measures on voting rights and policy in 36 states.

Key Ballot Issues

California's wealth tax and Washington state's millionaires tax on income over $1 million.

Poll Closing Timeline

Polls close from 6 p.m. to midnight ET with final closures in Hawaii and Alaska.

Election Outcome

Democrats aim to flip House control while Republicans fight to retain Senate majorities.