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2026 Midterm Election Results
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, voters headed to the polls for midterm elections, with early exit polls emerging as more than eleven billion dollars was spent on campaign advertising alone.
President Donald Trump enters Election Night with a 38% job approval rating according to early exit polls, seven points below his 2018 midterm rating, as 75% of voters describe themselves as "angry" or "dissatisfied" with the nation's direction.
Competitive races in Alaska, Pennsylvania, and Georgia shape the battle for Congress, with Republicans maintaining a narrow 218-212 House majority while Democrats seek to defend seats and regain control of both chambers.
Election officials are processing mail-in and in-person ballots tonight, though counties must reconcile vote totals and conduct audits before certification, a process that may take days in closely contested races.
Potential 2028 presidential candidates face early tests today, including Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, both seeking reelection amid broader shifts in the electoral landscape.