US Midterms 2026 Explained: What’s at Stake on Nov 3
Americans vote in midterm elections on November 3. Here is what is at stake.
The contest: Republicans and Democrats are battling for control of the US Congress. Midterm turnout is usually lower than in presidential years. But early voting has begun in states like Ohio, where voters queued before dawn on October 6.
The battlegrounds: one Senate race and two House races in Ohio are rated toss-ups by the Cook Political Report. Similar fights are playing out nationwide. Control of Congress will shape the rest of Donald Trump’s term. Trump is not on the ballot.
The issues: voters cite chronic inflation, deceptive political ads and the seven-month US war with Iran. The war has become a political liability for Trump and fellow Republicans. Trump has warned military operations could intensify after the midterms.
The calendar: Ohio early voting runs through November 1. Mail ballots must reach boards by 7:30 pm on Election Day. Polls open at 6:30 am on November 3.
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