Midterm elections in the United States are the general elections that are held near the midpoint of a president's four-year term of office, on Election Day on the Tuesday next after the first …

See the state-by-state schedule for every primary leading up to the midterm election.

Early in 2026, the midterm “primary” elections will begin to be held across all states. These primary elections will determine which candidate is nominated to represent each political party …

Oct 31, 2025 · Midterm elections get their name because they occur halfway through a president’s four-year term. In addition to elections for members of Congress, 36 states hold their …

2 days ago · 2002 remains the only midterm election in which the party holding the White House not only gained seats, but also took control of a chamber it did not already hold.

Most of the attention of midterm elections is focused on the two chambers of Congress: the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Members of the House are elected for two-year …

2 days ago · Brookings Senior Fellow breaks down the results of 2025's final election, and what its results could mean for the 2026 midterms.