Midterm elections preview: How might this year's vote change Washington?
Summary
The article previews the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, in which voters choose all 435 House members, about a third of senators, and many governors. Polling and election models cited in the article point to Democratic gains, with the party projected to win the House; Senate races in traditionally Republican states are described as more competitive.Key Facts
- Midterm elections take place every two years and include races for all 435 House seats and roughly one-third of Senate seats.
- The article says President Donald Trump's approval ratings and the cost of goods are major factors shaping voters' views.
- Political ad spending is projected to exceed $11 billion, which the article describes as a record.
- The article reports that AI-generated political ads can depict candidates saying or doing things that never happened, and says there is no federal regulation of AI in political advertising.
- A CBS News House model cited in the article projects Democrats winning 229 seats, enough for a House majority.
- Pollster Anthony Salvanto said two-thirds of respondents planned to vote for Congress either to support Trump or oppose his policies.
- The article says Senate races in states including Texas and Kansas have become more competitive for Democrats.
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