2026 Midterms to Decide Control of Congress

Americans are voting in midterm elections for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships, with forecasts strongly favoring Democrats to take the House but giving them a narrower, uncertain path to Senate control. A Democratic majority could block legislation, investigate the Trump administration and use Congress’s spending authority to challenge policies, including funding for the Iran war; President Donald Trump says he would veto bills passed by Democrats, and aides are preparing executive actions on immigration, tariffs, housing and federal spending. Voter concerns about living costs have been linked to the war, and a Republican loss could make it harder for Trump to secure support and funding for renewed military action, though he retains authority to order strikes. Trump has questioned election security over Alaska’s Senate race, where a second candidate with a name similar to Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is on the ballot; a federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s bid to intervene, and the department says it will appeal. Ballot measures on data-center development in 13 states could affect billions of dollars in planned investment and signal local support for AI infrastructure. Results are expected to begin emerging early Wednesday, but close races and outstanding ballots could delay a clear picture.