US midterm elections 2026: Voting date, polling hours, how to find your polling station and ID rules
US midterm elections 2026 will take place on November 3. Check polling hours, how to find your polling station and voter ID rules across states.
On November 3, 2026, American voters will participate in a crucial midterm election that could determine the control of Congress and impact the final two years of President Donald Trump's term. Republicans aim to maintain narrow majorities in both chambers, while Democrats seek to regain control of the House and potentially the Senate.
There are three possible outcomes: Democrats could win the House, while Republicans retain the Senate; Democrats could gain control of both chambers; or Republicans could maintain control over both.
The outcome of these elections will play a significant role in how effectively Trump can push his agenda and how much Congress can hold his administration accountable. For India, the election results carry even greater implications, as they could influence trade, tariffs, H-1B visas, immigration, and the overall India-US relationship.
Today, as of November 2, 2026, the seat counts are before the vote. Decision Desk HQ, an analytics firm, projects an 84% chance of Democrats winning the House and a 64% chance of Democrats securing control of the Senate. The first polls close at 5:30 am IST on Wednesday, November 3, with early voting already underway, totaling 53.1 million ballots cast by November 1.
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