Voting began on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the United States midterm elections. Polling stations opened in states such as Vermont and across the East Coast, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and Kentucky.
The elections are important because they will determine how much political power President Donald Trump will have during the remaining years of his presidency. Voters across the country are choosing representatives for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate, and governors in 36 states. Around 210 million people are registered to vote.
President Trump’s Republican Party currently controls both chambers of Congress. Democrats are hoping to win enough seats to take control of at least one chamber. If they succeed, it could make it more difficult for Trump to pass new laws and implement his policies during his second term.
Pollsters expect several close Senate races, especially in states such as Iowa, Kansas, and Ohio, where Republicans are facing challenges. Texas and Michigan are expected to be more favourable to Democrats, according to election predictions.
Early voting figures suggest that turnout could be higher than during the previous midterm elections. Recent polls also indicate that Democratic voters appear more enthusiastic about participating in the election.
On the final day of campaigning, Trump described the country as “booming” while promoting his administration’s performance. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled against his attempt to set aside thousands of disputed mail-in ballots in California.
The Michigan Senate race also experienced an unexpected development. Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers instead of her party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. The endorsement added another major twist to the election campaign.
As voting continues and results begin to emerge, the elections are expected to play a major role in shaping the political future of the United States and determining the balance of power in Congress.