November 3, 2026

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35 Senate seats. 435 House seats. Thousands of decisions that shape your daily life. This is your guide to the 2026 midterms.

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What's at stake

The Senate

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Republicans hold 53–47. Democrats need to flip 4 seats for a majority. 7 senators are retiring, creating open races.

The House

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All 435 seats contested. Democrats need 3 more seats. 49 incumbents retiring.

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The basics

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How Congress Works

The two chambers, what they do, and how a bill becomes law.

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Senate 101

100 senators, 6-year terms, and the 3-class rotation system.

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House 101

435 representatives, 2-year terms, districts, and gerrymandering.

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What Are Midterms?

Why the elections between presidential years matter just as much.

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