Midterm elections happen halfway through a president’s four-year term. The next one is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What’s on the ballot:
- All 435 seats in the House of Representatives (two-year terms)
- About one-third of the 100 Senate seats (six-year terms)
- Governors and state legislatures in many states
- Local offices like mayors and school boards
- Ballot measures on state and local questions
How voting works:
Many states offer early voting and voting by mail, with different rules and deadlines. Polls on Election Day usually open in the morning and close in the evening.
For non-citizens: Only US citizens can vote in federal and state elections. Green card and visa holders should not register or vote.
What you might notice:
Campaign ads, yard signs and door-knocking pick up in October. Election night results can take days to finalize.
