US Midterms Conclude, New Congress to Convene in January 2027

Hindustan Times · politics

The 2026 US midterm elections have concluded, shifting power in Washington with Democrats securing control of both the House and Senate. Newly elected lawmakers will officially begin their terms on January 3, 2027, marking the start of the 120th US Congress. Before this, several crucial steps must be completed, including vote counting, result certification, and potential recounts in close races. Each state has its own specific deadlines and procedures for requesting and conducting recounts, with automatic recounts often triggered by margins as small as 0.5%.