2026 Midterm Elections Live Updates: Latest News, Results, and Analysis
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent needled former President Barack Obama’s line about President Donald Trump decorating the White House like a Cheesecake Factory by dining at the chain restaurant on Monday.
TL;DR
- All 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships are being contested.
- Dozens of competitive races will determine control of Congress and state capitals.
- Key Senate contests in Texas and Michigan are crucial for determining the upper chamber's balance of power.
- Former President Trump's agenda, approval, and involvement are significant factors in the elections.
- Over 150 ballot measures across 40 states will be voted on, covering topics like voting requirements, abortion, and transgender procedures for minors.