2026 US midterm elections: live results, maps, and state-by-state winners
The 2026 US midterm elections are underway, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats being contested, alongside 36 gubernatorial races. President Donald Trump has privately admitted the results could be the worst-case scenario for Republicans, according to CNN, fueling Democratic hopes of winning Congress. The vote serves as a referendum on Trump, with the campaign dominated by the Iran war, cost of living, and immigration. The first result came from Guam, where Trump celebrated a Republican governor victory on Truth Social, calling it a hopeful sign. If Republicans lose control of both chambers, Trump's mandate would be severely weakened, echoing his first term when a Democratic House forced divided government. The outcome will shape the US political landscape for the next two years.