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The '''2026 midterm elections''', held on November 3, 2026 but with primaries beginning on March 3, and [[early voting]] throughout October, will decide which political party controls [[Congress]] beginning January 2027, for the second half of the [[Trump 2.0]] administration. Typically, the party not in the [[White House]], in this case the [[Democrat Party]], gains seats in the midterm election. | The '''2026 midterm elections''', held on November 3, 2026 but with primaries beginning on March 3, and [[early voting]] throughout October, will decide which political party controls [[Congress]] beginning January 2027, for the second half of the [[Trump 2.0]] administration. Typically, the party not in the [[White House]], in this case the [[Democrat Party]], gains seats in the midterm election. | ||
| − | As [[GOP]] leadership in [[Washington, D.C.|D.C]] loses touch with the [[grassroots]] and particularly [[Gen Z]], [[Dem]]s | + | As [[GOP]] leadership in [[Washington, D.C.|D.C]] loses touch with the [[grassroots]] and particularly [[Gen Z]], '''[[Dem]]s are expected to win the [[House]] and a narrow majority in the [[Senate]] by taking [[GOP]] seats in [[Maine]] and [[North Carolina]], and two-out-of-three in [[Ohio]], [[Texas]], and/or [[Alaska]]'''. There is [[grassroots]] outrage against [[data center]]s supported by [[GOP]] leadership, particularly in several of these states.<ref>[https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/we-just-need-to-step-on-the-gas-ramaswamy-tells-ohio-chamber-forum/ITLSY6FIJ5HBHCHVGEVXNVOG6Y/#:~:text=Electricity%20costs%20generally%20are%20about%2050%25%20higher,of%20baseload%20coal%20and%20gas%2Dfired%20power%20sources (Ramaswamy's statement on data centers)].</ref> In Texas there is an unusually competitive primary race between incumbent Senator [[John Cornyn]] and Texas Attorney General [[Ken Paxton]]. |
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Revision as of 21:58, May 11, 2026
The 2026 midterm elections, held on November 3, 2026 but with primaries beginning on March 3, and early voting throughout October, will decide which political party controls Congress beginning January 2027, for the second half of the Trump 2.0 administration. Typically, the party not in the White House, in this case the Democrat Party, gains seats in the midterm election.
As GOP leadership in D.C loses touch with the grassroots and particularly Gen Z, Dems are expected to win the House and a narrow majority in the Senate by taking GOP seats in Maine and North Carolina, and two-out-of-three in Ohio, Texas, and/or Alaska. There is grassroots outrage against data centers supported by GOP leadership, particularly in several of these states.[1] In Texas there is an unusually competitive primary race between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Senate
Going into the election, the GOP has a 53-47 advantage, plus the tie-breaking vote of Vice President JD Vance as may be needed.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) is the only Republican up for reelection in a state won by Kamala Harris in 2024, and Collins is considered in jeopardy of losing.[2]
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) has declined to run for reelection in the swing state of North Carolina to avoid a likely defeat. Trump won this state by 50.9% to 47.7%.
The widely cited Cook Political Report stated as of October 2025 that there are only 4 tossup seats, 2 held by Dems (Georgia and Michigan) and 2 held by Republicans (Maine and North Carolina).[3]
House
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA1) represents a swing district that voted for Harris in 2024. Rep. Fitzpatrick was one of only 2 Republican "No" votes on the OBBB in early July 2025.