By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-2026-midterms-preview-plus-your-questions-on-voting Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: 2026 midterms preview, plus your questions on voting Politics Oct 27, 2026 4:00 PM EDT Control of Congress is at stake as voters head to the polls for midterm elections, which also stand to shape the final two years of President Donald Trump's second term. This Thursday at noon EDT, our PBS News politics crew offers a preview into the 2026 midterms. Watch the live conversation in the player above. The president's disapproval rating among registered voters ranks among his worst in either term of office. In his final campaign push, he's asked voters to pretend he's on the ballot, promised payouts tied to Republican election wins and continues to undermine the integrity of the nation's election procedures. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Ahead of Election Day, PBS News' Deema Zein sits down with Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House correspondent Liz Landers at noon EDT on Thursday, Oct. 29. They'll take a closer look at what to watch in the 2026 elections and take your questions around election security and voting rights, among other pressing midterm-related topics. Don't worry — if you miss us live, you can watch the conversation later here. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas is a senior editor for the PBS NewsHour's Communities Initiative. He's also the senior editor and manager of newsletters. @Josh_Barrage
Control of Congress is at stake as voters head to the polls for midterm elections, which also stand to shape the final two years of President Donald Trump's second term. This Thursday at noon EDT, our PBS News politics crew offers a preview into the 2026 midterms. Watch the live conversation in the player above. The president's disapproval rating among registered voters ranks among his worst in either term of office. In his final campaign push, he's asked voters to pretend he's on the ballot, promised payouts tied to Republican election wins and continues to undermine the integrity of the nation's election procedures. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Ahead of Election Day, PBS News' Deema Zein sits down with Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House correspondent Liz Landers at noon EDT on Thursday, Oct. 29. They'll take a closer look at what to watch in the 2026 elections and take your questions around election security and voting rights, among other pressing midterm-related topics. Don't worry — if you miss us live, you can watch the conversation later here. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now