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2026 Midterm Elections

The 2026 U.S. federal election will take place on November 3. Thirty-five Senate seats and all 435 House seats are up for grabs. The Democrats seek to regain control of the House and Senate after two years of full Republican control of Congress. Meanwhile, President Trump is pressing congressional leaders to pass a voting reform bill into law in time for the election.

AllSides writers are covering the latest updates on tight races, intriguing primary trends, the SAVE Act, and more. What does the newfound success of the DSA in New York and beyond mean for politics? How effective are Trump endorsements at making or breaking candidates? Find out here.

 

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