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2026 US midterm elections
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- 1US midterms 2026: how the vote could reshape Trump's power●US midterms 2026: How elections could reshape Trump’s power and control of Congress
Attention is turning to the 2026 US midterm elections, with coverage focused on how the results could reshape Donald Trump's power in his second term and determine control of Congress. All 435 House seats and about a third of the Senate are up for grabs, and the outcome could either cement Republican control or hand Democrats a check on the president's agenda.
- 2Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin voter guide for 2026 midterms▼When is the midterm election? Register to vote, early voting, polling info for 2026 Election Day in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
ABC7 Chicago has published a guide to the 2026 US midterm elections for voters in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, covering when Election Day falls, how to register to vote, early voting periods, and polling place information. The explainer aims to help residents across the three states prepare for the November contests.
- 3Supreme Court ruling leaves California 2026 election untouched▼Supreme Court ruling on DHS voter database will have no impact on California’s 2026 general election
The US Supreme Court has ruled on a case concerning a Department of Homeland Security voter database, and officials say the decision will have no bearing on California's 2026 general election. The ruling resolves a dispute over federal access to state voter records, but California's election procedures and voter rolls will continue unchanged for the upcoming contest.