2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis
A new Washington Post-Schar School poll has Democrat Adam Hamilton leading Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) by 10 points. This has given the megachurch pastor a lead of 2.6 points in the RealClearPolitics average, up from 0.2 points just last night. Kansas hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932. But the outlet has its own concerns about the poll.
TL;DR
- Voters will choose the party controlling Congress, with all House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships on the ballot.
- Key Senate races in Texas and Michigan are identified as crucial battlegrounds.
- President Trump's agenda, approval ratings, and involvement are expected to significantly influence the elections.
- More than 150 ballot measures across 40 states will be voted on, addressing issues like voting requirements, abortion policy, and transgender procedures for minors.