United States midterm election - Wikipedia 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 after the first Monday in November
Countdown to the 2026 United States Mid-Term Elections Midterm elections historically see lower voter turnout than presidential elections, but their impact on national policies is no less significant Key issues in 2026 are expected to include the economy, healthcare, climate policy, and education reform Research candidates’ positions and voting records to make informed decisions
What are the US midterms? A simple guide - BBC The United States holds its midterm elections on 8 November 2022 The outcome will have a major impact on the remaining two years of Joe Biden's presidency, and beyond
Congressional elections and midterm elections - USAGov Midterm congressional elections take place halfway between presidential elections The most recent congressional elections were in November 2022 The next midterm elections will be in November 2026 Members of the U S House of Representatives serve two-year terms
Midterm elections - Ballotpedia A midterm election is an even-year election where the entire U S House and one-third of the U S Senate are up for election, but the president is not Midterm elections always occur two years after a presidential election
How Midterm Elections Work - HowStuffWorks Midterm elections are held in even-numbered years between presidential elections They're called midterms because they coincide with the halfway point of a president's four-year term For this reason, many political observers look to the midterms as a referendum on a sitting president's performance and a bellwether for which party will take