2026 Election Results: The 36 Governor's Races Across the U.S.
Thirty-six governor races could shift party control and give Democrats a chance to win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, voters are casting ballots in midterm elections determining control of the U.S. House, Senate, and 36 governorships across the country.
- More than 57 million Americans had already cast their ballots as of Monday, according to the University of Florida Election Lab, far exceeding the 46 million who voted early in 2022.
- Candidates and outside political groups spent an estimated $11.9 billion this cycle, as Republicans defend a Senate majority and maintain their 218-seat House threshold amid political headwinds.
- Democrats need a net gain of four Senate seats and three House seats to flip control, potentially altering legislative oversight of President Donald Trump's administration.
- Midterm outcomes will provide data for 2028 presidential contenders, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Maryland Governor Wes Moore, as the campaign cycle effectively begins after Election Day.
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The Key Hours to Follow the Midterm Elections in the US and Strip: What Happens Tonight, Now for Now
To understand the trend of the electoral night you have to look at the indications given by the nine states in the balance that will decide the control of the Senate, and those offered by some districts for the House: here is a list, now for now
The Republican Governing Trifecta Faces Daunting Midterm Test
The 2026 midterm elections will determine control of Congress, with competitive Senate, House, and gubernatorial races across the country. Key contests in Michigan, Texas, Maine, Ohio, and other states could reshape Washington, while voters also decide ballot measures on abortion, transgender athletes, and medical procedures for minors.
WASHINGTON. Will Republicans retain control of Congress, or will a Democratic wave sweep across the United States and make life miserable for President Donald Trump? We'll soon know the answer. Here are five things to keep an eye on on election night.
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