Here are the key dates ahead in the 2022 midterm elections, as Democrats try to hold onto and even expand razor-thin majorities in the U.S. House and Senate and Republicans weigh the influence of former President Donald Trump.
June 7 — California, New Jersey, Iowa, South Dakota, Montana, Mississippi and New Mexico
— California — This heavily Democratic state won't tip the balance of power in Washington, but Gov. Gavin Newsom is up for re-election after fending off a recall last year. The state is losing a congressional seat for the first time in its history due to redistricting.