US EditionThe top midterm races to watch in 2026
The 2026 midterms include key Senate, House, and gubernatorial contests in battleground states with Democrats holding a 14-point generic-ballot edge, according to PBS/NPR/Marist polling.
- Multiple battlegrounds from Maine to California, including Senate, House, and governor races, are key contests to watch for 2026, with Maine, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, New Hampshire, Texas, and California districts on the list.
- With the White House on the line, midterms often function as a referendum on the president, as President Donald Trump's approval slipped to 36% while Democrats hold a 14-point generic-ballot edge and 71% report low confidence in the party.
- In Maine, the Democratic primary features Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner, with Platner facing controversies and a Dec. 10 survey showing Mills ahead despite his earlier polling lead.
- Immediate stakes include five gubernatorial toss-ups in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin, while Senate control could hinge on Maine and Ohio contests with Sherrod Brown seeking a comeback.
- Endorsements and late entries are already reshaping primary fields; U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett joined a Democratic primary on Dec. 8 and leads in early polling.
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