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2026 Midterms

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Every race that could decide who runs the Senate, the House and the governors' mansions. One map, ratings from named forecasters, and a plain guide to casting your vote.

See the map How to vote

Until the first polls open6 a.m. Eastern

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Opening and closing times differ by state. Early voting may already be open where you live.

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The battleground map

Skip to the race list

Each square is one state, all the same size so the small ones are easy to tap. The color and the pattern both show how close the race is. Tap a state to see who is running. We follow 14 Senate, 14 governor and 50 House races.

Tap or click a state. Or use Tab then the arrow keys and Enter.

    What the colors and patterns mean

    Click or tap a rating to show only those races.

    Showing one rating only.

    Light gray squares have no key race this year. When you pick one rating, the other states turn gray until you press Show all races. A state with several House races takes the color of its closest one.

    Closest Senate races

    The same races as the map, in a list. Toss-ups first. Changes when you switch the tab above.

    Toss-up

    7

    Lean Republican

    1

    Lean Democrat

    2

    Likely Republican

    1

    Likely Democrat

    2

    How to vote in four steps

    Full voting guide

    1. Check you are registered

      It takes about two minutes. Use vote.gov, the official government site, and pick your state.

      Check registration (opens in a new tab)

    2. Decide how you will vote

      On Election Day, early in person, or by mail. Dates and rules are set by your state.

      Your three ways to vote

    3. Know the ID rule

      Thirty-six states ask for some form of ID at the polls. Bring yours even if you think you do not need it.

      ID rules

    4. Make a plan

      Pick the day and time, find your polling place with your county office, and pack your ID.

      Build my plan

    If you are in line when the polls close, stay in line. You still get to vote.

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