2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis

Republican-backed midterm advertisements mentioning President Donald Trump dropped to just 1% of all GOP ads on the airwaves in October.

2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis

TL;DR

  • All 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships are up for election.
  • Key battleground Senate races are emerging in states like Texas and Michigan.
  • President Trump's agenda, approval ratings, and involvement are expected to influence the elections.
  • Over 150 ballot measures across 40 states will be voted on, covering diverse topics.