Data updated Mar 28, 2026 Election Day: November 3, 2026

2026 Midterm Elections

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Power Balance
Control of Congress & Governors

U.S. Senate

47
53
47 Dem 51 for majority 53 GOP
35 seats up · Dems need net +4

U.S. House

215
220
215 Dem 218 for majority 220 GOP
435 seats up · Dems need net +3

Governors

24
26
24 Dem 26 for majority 26 GOP
36 races · 15 term-limited incumbents
35
Senate Races
42
House Battlegrounds
36
Governor Races
9
Senate Toss-Ups & Leans
Senate Races
2026 Senate Battleground Map
35 seats are up — 23 Republican-held, 12 Democrat-held. Hover or tap a state for details.
Safe D
Likely D
Lean D
Toss-Up
Lean R
Likely R
Safe R
Not Up
Competitive
All 35 Seats
House Races
Battle for the House
All 435 seats are up. Democrats need a net gain of just 3 seats to flip the chamber. Ballotpedia tracks 42 districts as battlegrounds — 22 currently held by Democrats, 20 by Republicans.

Key Battleground States

Redistricted States
Watch
CAMONCTXOHUT
Six states will use new congressional maps in 2026, creating uncertainty in multiple districts and potential new pickup opportunities for both parties.
The Math
D +3 needed
215 seats
vs
220 seats
The president's party has lost House seats in 18 of the last 20 midterms. Historical headwinds favor Democrats, but redistricting and candidate quality will be decisive.
Top Ad Spending
Early
NC-01VA-02PA-10AZ-06TX-34
As of mid-March, GOP candidates in competitive districts have spent most heavily on ads mentioning Trump — signaling the president's role as a primary issue.
Governor Races
36 Governor Races in 2026
The nation's governorships are nearly evenly split — 26 Republicans, 24 Democrats. Six of the seven 2024 presidential battleground states have governor races in 2026.

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