US midterms on 3 November: what is on the ballot
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate races are up for election on Tuesday, with control of Congress at stake.
Americans vote in the midterm elections on Tuesday 3 November 2026. All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats are up for election. 1,2
A midterm is an election held in the middle of a president's four-year term, so the president is not on the ballot. Reuters reports that governorships in many states and nearly every state's legislative seats are also being contested. 2
The big question is control of Congress. As of Reuters' report on 19 October, Republicans held the House 218 to 214, with two vacancies and one independent who caucuses with Republicans, and held the Senate 53 to 47. Reuters says Democrats would need a net gain of four seats in each chamber to take control. 2
Voter registration rules and deadlines differ by state, and election officials say voters should check with their state or local election office. 1
We will report results from reputable outlets as they are confirmed, and flag anything that is still uncertain.
Sources
- Fact Check Team: 435 House seats and 35 Senate races hit the ballot in NovemberWJLA (The National Desk) · accessed 31 October 2026
- US midterm elections 2026: All you need to know ahead of November 3Reuters via Khaleej Times · accessed 31 October 2026
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