US midterm elections 2026

Attention is turning to which US states will hold trifecta control — one party holding the governorship and both legislative chambers — after the 2026 elections. Gubernatorial and state legislative races that year will determine party control in dozens of state capitals, shaping policy on budgets, redistricting and social issues heading into the next presidential cycle.

The American Civil Liberties Union has published guidance answering common voting questions ahead of the 2026 United States midterm elections. The resource covers how to register, check voter eligibility, and cast a ballot, as interest builds in contests that will determine control of Congress. Voters are turning to such explainers as election preparations get underway across the country.

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has published voter resources ahead of the 2026 General Election in the United States. The material, shared via the Archdiocese of Miami, is aimed at helping Catholic voters navigate registration, candidate information, and church guidance on civic participation as the midterm election cycle approaches.