
US Midterm Elections 2026: Key Senate Races and the Fight for Congress
The November 3 midterms will determine control of Congress. Here are the Senate contests to watch, the seat math, and how different outcomes could shape the final two years of the Trump administration.
The 2026 US midterm elections take place on November 3, with Republicans defending narrow congressional majorities and Democrats seeking gains in both chambers. This explainer outlines the Senate seat math, key competitive contests and what control of Congress would mean, while distinguishing current analysis from election results that have not yet been decided.



