The 2026 U.S. midterm election campaign attracted more than $11 billion in total political advertising across all races

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Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority entering the November 3, 2026 midterms, while Democrats need a net gain of four seats to secure control of the chamber

In New York's 17th Congressional District, Republican incumbent Mike Lawler faces Democratic challenger Cait Conley in a closely watched House race

Republicans hold a narrow House majority entering the November 3, 2026 midterms, with Democrats needing a net gain of three to four seats to win control of the chamber

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections on November 3, 2026 will decide control of all 435 House of Representatives seats, 35 Senate seats, and 39 governorships across 36 states and three U.S. territories

A New York Times/Siena poll published on November 1, 2026 showed Democratic Senate candidates leading in five of seven key battleground states, including Texas and Kansas

Control of both congressional chambers by Democrats would enable them to stall President Donald Trump's legislative agenda, launch investigations, and exercise leverage over spending and executive branch oversight

Competitive Senate contests in 2026 include Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Alaska, Maine, Iowa, and Kansas

President Donald Trump's public approval rating dropped to between 33% and 37% ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections

An FT-Focaldata poll released prior to the November 3, 2026 elections showed that nearly 70% of all respondents and 77% of independent voters disapproved of President Donald Trump's handling of price increases and the cost of living

Decision Desk HQ's final forecast ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections projected Democrats winning 241 House seats to Republicans' 194 and securing a 52-48 Senate majority

More than 57 million Americans cast ballots through early voting prior to Election Day on November 3, 2026

A Harris poll reported by The Guardian prior to the November 3, 2026 elections found that 76% of respondents believed elected officials care more about enriching themselves than improving the economy

Ahead of the November 3, 2026 U.S. midterm elections, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered closing arguments at the Washington Reflecting Pool on November 2, 2026, addressing the ongoing conflict with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an interview on November 2, 2026, that he is in no rush to decide whether to resume military strikes on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections

High gasoline prices driven by the Iran conflict weighed on U.S. voters ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, placing President Donald Trump under pressure to end the war

A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on November 3, 2026, recorded U.S. President Donald Trump's public approval rating at a historic low of 32%, amid voter discontent over the Iran conflict and high gasoline prices

When asked by reporters following his November 2, 2026 speech at the Washington Reflecting Pool if he was considering striking Iran after the midterms, U.S. President Donald Trump answered no

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that resuming military strikes on Iran remains an option following the 2026 U.S. midterm elections if talks with Iran fail

The United States strikes on Qeshm Island occurred on November 2, 2026, the eve of the United States midterm elections

U.S. President Donald Trump stated Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran prior to the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, while not ruling out post-election military action