Here are the dates to know for the 2026 midterm elections

Published February 18, 2026 3:19pm ET



With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, voters are tracking a busy calendar of key dates that will shape the battle for control of Congress, governorships, and statehouses.

The general elections will be held on Nov. 3. On that day, voters nationwide will decide all 435 House seats, 33 Senate seats, and 36 governors, as well as thousands of state and local officials.

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