US midterm elections 2026: what to know before November 3
On November 3, US voters will decide which party controls Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency. Al Jazeera explains the vote in maps and charts.
The United States holds its midterm elections on November 3. Voters will decide which party controls the US Congress, the country's legislative branch, for the second half of President Donald Trump's time in office.
Midterms fall halfway between presidential elections, so they give voters a chance to respond to the current direction of government. This time, the outcome will determine the balance of power in Congress for the rest of Trump's presidency.
Al Jazeera published a piece on October 26 that explains the vote with maps and charts. The excerpt available here gives no further detail, such as figures for specific districts or polling results.
