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Live Results: Maryland Midterm Election 2026 – WTOP News
Tens of millions of voters are deciding 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and dozens of governorships as Democrats seek gains nationwide.
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.
Top Story With Tom Llamas discuss 2026 midterm control of Congress, outlining Democrats’ four-seat House path and key Senate races in Michigan, Texas and South Carolina