Americans go to the polls on 3 November to choose their members of Congress.
BBC's North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher explains how the 2026 midterm elections could reshape the rest of Trump's presidency.
What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?
In short
Voters across the United States will take part in deciding the future composition of the national legislature. Citizens are scheduled to visit polling places on 3 November to cast their congressional votes. This nationwide process directly decides who will serve as members of Congress for the upcoming term.
Key points
- Citizens are designated to cast their federal legislative ballots on the third of Novembe…: Citizens are designated to cast their federal legislative ballots on the third of November.
- The scheduled vote gives the American electorate the power to select their congressional…: The scheduled vote gives the American electorate the power to select their congressional representatives.
- Voting results will directly establish which specific individuals earn seats within the f…: Voting results will directly establish which specific individuals earn seats within the federal Congress.