PoliticsUnderstanding the US Congress Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
The US will hold midterm elections on November 3, 2026, where Americans will elect members of Congress, the federal legislature consisting of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House represents states based on population, while the Senate gives each state two senators regardless of size. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers. In 2026, all House seats and about one-third of Senate seats will be contested.
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