US Midterm Elections 2026 (A2)
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On 3 November 2026, people in the USA voted in the elections. They are called "midterm" because they happen in the middle of a president's four years.
Americans voted for their . Congress makes the laws. It has two parts: the House and the Senate. Before the election, the had more seats in both parts. The , Donald Trump, is also a Republican.
Many voted early. On Wednesday 4 November, news organisations said that the had the House and the Senate. This means that they now have of Congress.
Some races were very close, so people were still counting votes. In Texas, a Democrat won the job of . In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed won a in the Senate.
Americans voted for their . Congress makes the laws. It has two parts: the House and the Senate. Before the election, the had more seats in both parts. The , Donald Trump, is also a Republican.
Many voted early. On Wednesday 4 November, news organisations said that the had the House and the Senate. This means that they now have of Congress.
Some races were very close, so people were still counting votes. In Texas, a Democrat won the job of . In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed won a in the Senate.