2026 midterm elections: Senate, House and gubernatorial races to watch
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, millions of Americans head to the polls for midterm elections to decide control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, as well as governorships in 36 states.
- This election, on track to be the most expensive in U.S. history, features $11.9 billion in total spending and record early voting with more than 57 million ballots cast as of Monday, November 2, 2026.
- CBS News identifies 11 key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority, with competitive contests unfolding across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Iowa.
- Democrats must gain a net of four seats to flip the House, where Republicans currently hold a 218-214 majority, while also overcoming a 53-47 Senate disadvantage.
- The outcome will shape the final two years of President Donald Trump's administration as the 2028 presidential cycle begins, with officials preparing for potential legal challenges to results.
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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.
From Texas to Maine, the races that could reshape America's political map
Voters across the United States are heading to the polls to determine pivotal Senate and House races. Key states such as Texas, Georgia, and Michigan are witnessing intense political battles that could reshape control. Notably, Texas features competitive contests for the Senate and gubernatorial seats that challenge Republican incumbents. In Michigan, allegations linked to a former candidate's family are intensifying the Senate race dynamics.
US midterm 2026: Key Senate, House races to determine Congressional majority - The Tribune
Voters across nine US states are deciding key Senate, House and gubernatorial races in the midterm elections. The results will determine control of Congress and shape President Donald Trump's legislative agenda for the remaining two years of his term.
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