US midterm elections are not a vote for president, but they can reshape the political landscape around the White House. Held halfway through a presidential term, midterms decide control of Congress and typically draw a smaller, older and somewhat less racially diverse electorate than presidential elections.
In 2026, voters will elect every member of the House of Representatives and roughly one-third of the Senate. Congressional elections are held every two years, while presidential elections occur every four years.
