Only twice in the past 20 midterms has the president’s party gained House seats. Polls suggest 2026 won’t be the third.

Every other decade over the past hundred years has produced at least one midterm that made a big difference in Congress and in national politics more broadly.

The stock market has historically delivered strong returns following midterm elections, regardless of which party wins. But this year's economic uncertainty could complicate the picture.

Americans voted in midterm elections that determined control of Congress for the next two years. All 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships were contested. Exit polls indicated potential challenges for the Republican Party based on pre-election surveys.

US voters will decide whether Republicans will retain control of Congress or whether Democrats will rise up to stymie Trump’s agenda

Live election results for Indiana secretary of state and other statewide races on Election Day.

Vermont’s sole House lawmaker is seeking a third term representing the Green Mountain State on Capitol Hill. Democratic Rep. Becca Balint faces Republican Gerald Malloy. The GOP candidate