US Midterm Elections: Americans Vote for Congress and Governors

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Americans have voted in the 2026 midterm elections to decide the majority in Congress and select governors in 36 states. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats were contested. The results will significantly influence US politics for the next few years, impacting President Donald Trump's ability to govern. The midterms are seen as a referendum on his and the Republicans' two-year performance, with his approval ratings recently falling below 30%. Data is based on a survey of over 75,000 voters.