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US Midterms 2026: What Is on the Ballot?

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In brief

The 3 November 2026 U.S. midterms include all House seats, a class of Senate seats and many state offices. Exact contests depend on your state — confirm on your state election website and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

The 3 November 2026 U.S. midterms include all House seats, a class of Senate seats and many state offices. Exact contests depend on your state — confirm on your state election website and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

Is the president on the ballot?

Presidential elections are in years divisible by four; 2026 is a midterm year.

Where are poll averages?

See /elections/united-states/ Latest polls — polls are not predictions.

California governor?

See /elections/us-california/ and our California governor polls post.

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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026. Re-check linked official sources before citing figures.

Why it matters

Election evergreen midterms.

People also ask

Voter registration deadline?

Set by each state — check your state site.

Are polls predictions?

No.

NYC mayor in 2026?

Next mayoral race is later; 2026 has other contests — see NYC BOE.

Sources

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