The US midterm races that will decide control of Congress – mapped
Summary
On November 3, 2026, voters in the United States will decide which party controls Congress during President Donald Trump's second term. Democrats aim to win back the House of Representatives and the Senate, which could limit the president’s plans and lead to deeper investigations of his administration.Key Facts
- Republicans currently hold 53 Senate seats, Democrats and allies hold 47.
- Thirty-five Senate seats are up for election in November 2026.
- Democrats need to gain at least four Republican seats to take majority control of the Senate.
- Seven Senate races are considered tossups, including Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Texas.
- Two other seats lean slightly toward Democrats (North Carolina) and Republicans (Kansas).
- Texas, traditionally a Republican state, is now competitive with Democrat James Talarico slightly ahead in polls against Republican Ken Paxton.
- Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988 and last voted for a Democratic president in the 1970s.
- President Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton and praised his border security efforts.
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