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

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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 include those in Texas and Michigan.
  • Donald Trump remains a central factor in the midterm elections.
  • Over 150 ballot measures across 40 states will be voted on, covering topics like citizenship requirements, voter ID, abortion policy, and transgender procedures for minors.