2026 Midterm Elections
November 3 Is Not Just About Congress
The next regularly scheduled federal general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Every U.S. House district votes, the regular Class II Senate seats are up, and voters across the country will also decide governors, state legislatures, local offices, judges, and ballot measures depending on where they live.
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2026 federal Election Day
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Voting seats in the U.S. House
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Regular Class II Senate seats
39
Gubernatorial elections in 2026
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2026U.S. House of Representatives
Representatives serve two-year terms, so every voting House seat is part of the 2026 general election cycle. Your district race can determine who represents you in Washington and which party controls the chamber.
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2026U.S. Senate
The Senate is split into three classes with staggered six-year terms. The 33 regular Class II seats have terms expiring in January 2027 and are scheduled in the 2026 cycle; special elections can add additional Senate contests.
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2026Governors, State Legislatures & Statewide Offices
The National Governors Association lists 39 gubernatorial elections in 2026. Many voters will also choose state legislators, attorneys general, secretaries of state, judges, and other statewide officials.
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MATTERSLocal Offices & Ballot Measures
County, city, school, judicial, bond, tax, and ballot-measure contests can be on the same ballot. These races vary by location, so use your state or local election office to see an official sample ballot before you vote.
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Deadlines Are State By State
There is no single national voter-registration deadline. Registration, early voting, mail-ballot requests, voter ID, and ballot-return rules depend on your state or territory. Check the official rules before you need them.
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