Control of Congress is up for grabs on Election Day
Nov 3, 2026
A midterm check on unified government puts congressional majorities in play.
Control of both houses of Congress is at stake
in today's elections that will play across the
country. Federal campaign spending data shows
this election cycle could reach about 12 billion
dollars and that would make it the most expensive midterm election
on record. President Trump spent
the weekend traveling to several states
to stump for Republican candidates. He plans to watch
election results at the White House today.
Democrats need to flip three House seats and
for Senate seats to gain control of the legislative branch