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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35Senate seats up

435House seats up

506Races tracked

26Toss-up races

83Competitive races

68Ballot measures

58Retiring incumbents

in 2 daysNext primary: CO

Avg turnout: 23%across 7 states→/

$1.0BRaised this cycle

35Senate seats up

435House seats up

506Races tracked

26Toss-up races

83Competitive races

68Ballot measures

58Retiring incumbents

in 2 daysNext primary: CO

Avg turnout: 23%across 7 states→/

$1.0BRaised this cycle

Where we are

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Latest Primary Results

Tuesday, June 23

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NY New York

✓ Thomas Sorensen O ✓ Jordan Smith Maggio O ✓ Nicolas LaLota R ✓ Patrick Halpin D +40 more

→ UT Utah

✓ Riley Montgomery Owen R ✓ Peter Crosby D ✓ Bryan Lamont Arrington I ✓ Carlton E Bowen I +7 more

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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. 1 senators are retiring, creating open races.

The House

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

Latest headlines

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How Congress Works

The two chambers and how a bill becomes law.

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What Are Midterms?

Why elections between presidential years matter.

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Senate 101

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

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Learning tracks

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Start from the basics and work your way up. Each guide builds on the last — from how government works to money, elections, and your ballot.