2026 Midterm Election Season Begins—Control of Congress at Stake
The week after Labor Day marks the official start of campaigning for the 2026 midterm elections. With narrow Republican majorities in the House and Senate, political control of Congress is on the ballot.
The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 midterm general election season, with President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm meaning control of Congress is on the ballot. Republicans hold narrow majorities in the House and the Senate, and the party in power tends to lose ground in the midterms.
What's at Stake
Democratic candidates are outraising their opponents in key races, while Republican party committees and Trump's MAGA, Inc. super PAC have hundreds of millions of dollars more saved up in the bank to spend. The campaign intensity is expected to escalate significantly over the next two months leading up to Election Day in November.
For foreign nationals and newcomers, understanding the midterm landscape is important context for how US government functions and policy directions may shift. The outcomes in November could affect immigration policy, taxation, healthcare, education regulations, and trade agreements that directly impact your life in the United States. Following major election cycles helps you anticipate potential policy changes and understand how Americans are divided on key issues affecting daily life, employment, and business.
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