# U.S. Midterm Election Not on Wednesday

> FBI New Haven claimed 2026 midterms on Wednesday, but law says Tuesday.
- Title: U.S. Midterm Election Not on Wednesday · Lead Stories
- Summary: FBI New Haven claimed 2026 midterms on Wednesday, but law says Tuesday. The U.S. midterm election in 2026 is on Tuesday, November 3rd, not Wednesday as the…
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- Source: Lead Stories — https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2026/11/fact-check-fbi-new-haven-election-day-wednesday.html
- Published: 2026-11-03T09:26:52+00:00
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- Topics: us midterm election, fbi new haven, 2026 election, november 3, 2 u.s.c. 7, election day, fact check, news
## FBI New Haven Post
The FBI New Haven branch claimed the 2026 U.S. midterm election would be on Wednesday.

> Election day is wednesday and the #fbi is working around the clock to ensure the midterms are safe
## Legal Definition
U.S. law states elections occur on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.

> The tuesday next after the 1st monday in november in every even numbered year is established as the day for the election
## 2026 Election Date
The 2026 U.S. midterm election falls on Tuesday, November 3rd.

> In 2026 that date falls on tuesday november 3rd
## Key takeaway

The U.S. midterm election in 2026 is on Tuesday, November 3rd, not Wednesday as the FBI New Haven branch incorrectly stated.