The short answer
The 2026 midterm election took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. So far, election results 2026 show Democrats winning majorities in both the U.S. House and the Senate, according to race calls reported by major news organizations. These midterm results are unofficial, however, and some races are still being counted. Updated November 6, 2026.
- House: Democrats won control. NBC News has called 250 seats for Democrats and 161 for Republicans, with 24 uncalled.
- Senate: Democrats won control with 54 seats to 44 for Republicans. Alaska and Mississippi are uncalled.
- Governors: Democrats flipped five of the 36 seats on the ballot: Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio and Texas. Alaska and Kansas are not yet projected by NBC.
- Turnout: About 48.8% of eligible voters in a preliminary November 5 estimate; still subject to change.
- Official results: States certify from now through December. The new Congress begins January 3, 2027.
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House seats called, D–R (NBC)
24
House races uncalled (NBC)
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Senate seats called, D–R
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Senate races uncalled
In this article
Election Day 2026 was the U.S. midterm general election, the federal election held halfway through a president’s four-year term. Voters decided all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats (33 regular plus special elections in Florida and Ohio), 36 governorships and 145 statewide ballot measures. This page reports where election results 2026 stand as of November 6, 2026, using race calls from AP and major news organizations, plus official election sources. It takes no side and offers no commentary.
Keep one thing in mind as you read election results 2026. News organizations project winners independently, so their tallies can differ by a few seats at any moment. Meanwhile, only state election officials issue official results.
Who Won the House in 2026?
Democrats won control of the U.S. House, which takes 218 seats for a majority. TIME’s live coverage reports that the Associated Press called the majority for Democrats at about 1:25 a.m. ET on November 4; CBS News had projected it at 10:29 p.m. ET on November 3. The final size of the majority is still unknown, because 24 races remain uncalled in NBC News House results.
| Measure | Democrats | Republicans | Uncalled | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats called, Nov. 6 | 250 | 161 | 24 | NBC News |
| Districts flipped | 42 | 2 | NBC News | |
| Districts flipped, Nov. 5 | 43 | 2 | Dozens not projected | CBS News |
| Estimated final seats (includes uncalled) | 259 | 176 | NBC News Decision Desk | |
| Estimated final seats (includes uncalled) | About 256 | CBS News |
For context, CBS News put Democrats at 214 seats in the current Congress. So the estimates above would mean a gain of roughly 40 seats or more, though those are projections rather than counted results.
Election results 2026: which House races are uncalled?
NBC’s table lists uncalled seats in 12 states: California (5), Florida (4), North Carolina (3), Arizona (2), Louisiana (2), South Carolina (2), and one each in Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Tennessee and Washington. In addition, Louisiana works differently this year: its U.S. House races were an open primary on November 3, with a general election on December 12 where needed, according to KPLC.
Who Won the Senate in 2026?
Democrats won control of the Senate. NBC News Senate results has Democrats at 54 seats and Republicans at 44, with Alaska and Mississippi uncalled, and CBS News also reports Democrats at no fewer than 54. TIME reports that AP called Senate control for Democrats shortly before midnight on November 3. Since 54 is already a majority, the two open races cannot change which party controls the chamber.
Election results 2026: Senate seats that flipped
| State | Democratic winner | Republican opponent | NBC vote share (D–R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | Josh Turek | Ashley Hinson | 50.5%–46.4% |
| Kansas | Adam Hamilton | Roger Marshall | 51%–46% |
| Maine | Troy Jackson | Susan Collins | 53.2%–46.8% |
| North Carolina | Roy Cooper | Michael Whatley | 58.7%–39.1% |
| Ohio (special) | Sherrod Brown | Jon Husted | 50%–45.2% |
| South Carolina | Annie Andrews | Darline Graham | 51.1%–46.7% |
| Texas | James Talarico | Ken Paxton | 55.1%–43% |
By contrast, Republicans have not flipped a Senate seat from Democrats so far, according to NBC’s net count of seven. Other reported results include Democratic holds in Georgia (Jon Ossoff) and Michigan (Abdul El-Sayed). In Florida’s special election, Ashley Moody leads with 50.9% in NBC’s table, and TIME lists it as a Republican hold.
Governor Election Results 2026
Democrats flipped five governorships, all from Republicans: Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio and Texas, according to NBC News governor results. Across the 36 state races, NBC’s table shows Democrats winning or leading in 24 and Republicans in 12. However, that count includes Alaska and Kansas, which NBC has not projected. Also, many other races carry no winner label in that table, so treat the 24–12 split as a snapshot rather than a final count.
| State | Candidate ahead or projected | NBC vote share | Status on Nov. 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) | 54.3% | Projected; flip |
| Iowa | Rob Sand (D) | Projected; flip | |
| Nevada | Aaron Ford (D) | Projected; flip | |
| Ohio | Amy Acton (D) | Projected; flip | |
| Texas | Gina Hinojosa (D) | 52.8% | NBC says she defeated Greg Abbott; flip |
| Michigan | Jocelyn Benson (D) | 54.6% | Projected |
| California | Xavier Becerra (D) | 64.6% | No label; 63.8% counted |
| Florida | Byron Donalds (R) | 50.0% | No label; 99% counted |
| New York | Kathy Hochul (D) | 59.6% | No label; 91.4% counted |
| Kansas | Cindy Holscher (D) | 50.3% | Not projected |
| Alaska | Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D) | About 49% | Not projected |
What Was Voter Turnout in 2026?
Preliminary turnout was about 48.8% of eligible voters, or roughly 122.7 million ballots, according to Al Jazeera, citing University of Florida Election Lab estimates as of November 5. Al Jazeera describes that as the second-highest midterm rate in more than a century, just below 2018. Still, the number will move: the Election Lab says it relies mainly on AP day-after estimates, and it flags considerable uncertainty in California and Washington, which accept mail ballots postmarked by Election Day. Final figures depend on certification.
Key Ballot Measure Results
Voters decided 145 statewide measures on November 3. The table below shows a cross-section as reported by NBC News ballot measure results; Ballotpedia confirms the abortion and citizenship outcomes shown. Yes shares are partial and may shift, especially in states still counting.
| State and measure | Subject | Status | Yes share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Question 6 | Right to abortion | Approved | 63.5% |
| Virginia Question 1 | Right to abortion | Approved | 62.5% |
| Idaho Proposition 1 | Right to abortion (statute) | Rejected | 44.1% |
| Missouri Amendment 3 | Repeal 2024 abortion rights amendment | Rejected | 44.6% |
| Missouri Proposition A | Approve 2025 congressional map | Rejected | 38.2% |
| Maryland Question 3 | Congressional redistricting rules | Approved | 60.4% |
| Ohio Question 1 | Require voter ID | Approved | 65.3% |
| North Carolina amendment | Photo voter ID | Approved | 59.6% |
| California Proposition 39 | Require voter ID | Rejected | 40.7% |
| Arkansas, Kansas, South Dakota, West Virginia, Alaska | Citizenship requirement for voting | Approved | 61.5%–79.6% |
| Arizona Proposition 144 | Voter ID and citizenship | Rejected | 46.9% |
| Tennessee Amendment 2 | Prohibit state property tax | Approved | 66.7% |
| Washington Measure 645 | Repeal millionaire tax | Rejected | 42.4% |
| Colorado Proposition 134 | School sports by biological sex | Approved | 52.3% |
| California Propositions 40, 41, 42 | Billionaire tax; tax audits and spending limits; personal property taxes | Not called | 45.4%, 46.7%, 53.4% |
| Washington Measure 638 | School sports by biological sex | Not called | 56.8% |
| Alaska Measure 2 | Repeal ranked-choice voting | Not called | 48.1% |
Which Races Are Not Called Yet?
As of November 6, 2026, these are the main contests without a call from the outlets we checked. Results may change as remaining ballots are counted, so check back or go to your state election office.
- Mississippi Senate: Democrat Scott Colom led Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 1,800 votes on November 5, with mail and affidavit ballots outstanding. CBS News reports counties have until November 13 to certify and says Mississippi does not allow recounts. Estimates of the ballots remaining differ, from about 3,600 mail ballots plus affidavit ballots to the state GOP chair’s estimate of 20,000 in the NBC News live blog.
- Alaska Senate: Democrat Mary Peltola led Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan by a few hundred votes (48.2% to 47.9%) with about three-quarters counted. According to Alaska Public Media, the state plans count updates on November 10 and 13, and ranked-choice tabulation begins November 18 if no one reaches a majority.
- Kansas governor: Democrat Cindy Holscher led Republican Ty Masterson by more than 7,000 votes with about 99% counted, per NBC News. NBC calls it too close to call.
- Alaska governor: Not yet projected. Kreiss-Tomkins had about 49% of first-choice votes on November 4, according to Alaska Public Media.
- U.S. House: 24 seats in NBC’s table, while CBS News describes several dozen without projections. So the exact number depends on the outlet.
- Ballot measures: Including California Propositions 40, 41 and 42, Washington Measure 638 and Alaska Measure 2.
When Are Results Certified?
Election results 2026 become official when each state certifies them, and most states do that between mid-November and December. During the canvass, officials verify counts and process mail, military, overseas and provisional ballots, as Ballotpedia’s certification calendar explains. In 2026, four states have certification dates within a week of the election, 25 fall between November 11 and 30, 16 states plus D.C. are in December, and five do not set a date in statute. Recounts can change these dates.
| State | State certification date |
|---|---|
| Florida | November 17 |
| Louisiana | November 17 (Dec. 12 general follows where needed) |
| Georgia | November 20 |
| Arizona | November 23 |
| Michigan | November 23 |
| Alaska | November 25 (target) |
| Kansas | December 1 |
| Texas | December 7 |
| New York | December 9 |
| California | December 11 |
| Pennsylvania | Not specified in statute |
When Is the New Congress Sworn In?
The new Congress is due to begin at noon on January 3, 2027, the date the 20th Amendment sets for congressional terms to end and for Congress to meet. That day is a Sunday, and the amendment lets Congress choose a different day by law. We found no announced change as of November 6, 2026, so check House and Senate calendars closer to the date.
How Do I Check Official Results in My State?
To check official election results 2026, go to your state election office or county election office, because those sites publish the official tallies. News projections are useful, but they are not official results. Here are the fastest routes:
- State election sites: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission state directory links to every state’s election office, and Can I Vote links to official state pages.
- After certification: USA.gov’s election results page explains where to find state and local results, and points to the Federal Election Commission for official federal results.
- Certification tracker: Ballotpedia’s certification calendar says it will add links to official results as they become available.
- Your own ballot: Check your state or county election site for any ballot status lookup it offers, so you can see whether a mail or provisional ballot was counted.
Pro tip. Be cautious with results clips and screenshots on social media, since AI-generated audio and video are now easy to fake. Instead, check claims against your state or county election office.
When Is the Next Federal Election?
The next regular federal general election is Tuesday, November 7, 2028, a presidential year with all House seats and about a third of the Senate on the ballot. Federal law sets it as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years, under 2 U.S. Code Section 7. Before then, some dates matter locally:
| Date | Election |
|---|---|
| December 12, 2026 | Louisiana U.S. House general election, where needed |
| Tuesday, November 2, 2027 | Off-year state and local elections in some states; no regular federal general election |
| Tuesday, November 7, 2028 | Presidential and congressional general election |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2030 | Next midterm general election |
How Voting Worked in 2026
Voting for this election has closed, apart from local follow-up contests such as Louisiana’s December 12 race. Still, the basics below carry over to future elections, and each one depends on your state.
- Early and mail voting: As of January 2026, 47 states and D.C. allowed no-excuse early voting in some form, per Ballotpedia. Dates and sites are listed on USA.gov’s early voting page.
- Voter ID: As of October 2026, 36 states required some ID at the polls and 24 of those required photo ID, according to Ballotpedia’s voter ID tracker.
- Registration and polling places: Can I Vote sends you to your official state pages for registration status, polling place and ID rules. Update your registration after any move.
- Poll hours: State law sets them. Most polls opened between 6 and 8 a.m. and closed between 7 and 9 p.m. local time.
- Online voting: Not available in federal elections, according to USA.gov.
Is Election Day a holiday?
Election Day is not a federal holiday; it is not on the OPM federal holiday schedule. However, some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Virginia, listed it as a state holiday for state employees in 2026. The next federal holiday is Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.
Where things stand
As of November 6, 2026, election results 2026 show Democrats holding majorities in both chambers of the next Congress, with 24 House races (per NBC), two Senate races and two governor races still open. Those remaining contests can change the margins, but not which party controls the House or Senate.
For the official word, rely on your state election office. Certification runs through December, and the new Congress is due to meet on January 3, 2027. We will update this page as remaining races are called.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 midterm elections?
Democrats won majorities in both the U.S. House and Senate in the November 3, 2026 midterm election, based on race calls reported by AP and major outlets. As of November 6, NBC News had called 250 House seats for Democrats and 161 for Republicans, and 54 Senate seats to 44. These results are unofficial until states certify them, and some races remain uncalled.
Who controls the Senate after the 2026 election?
Democrats will control the Senate in the next Congress, with at least 54 seats according to NBC News and CBS News. Republicans have 44 called seats. The races in Alaska and Mississippi were still uncalled on November 6, 2026, but neither can change control because 54 is already a majority. Winners of full terms begin January 3, 2027.
Which 2026 races have not been called?
As of November 6, 2026, the Alaska and Mississippi Senate races and the Alaska and Kansas governor races were uncalled, according to NBC News. NBC also listed 24 uncalled House races, including five in California and four in Florida. Alaska begins ranked-choice tabulation on November 18 if no candidate has a majority, so that result may take longer.
When are the 2026 election results certified?
Each state sets its own date. In 2026, four states certify within a week of the election, 25 between November 11 and 30, and 16 states plus D.C. in December, while five set no date in statute, according to Ballotpedia. For example, Georgia’s date is November 20 and California’s is December 11. Recounts can change these timelines.
When is the new Congress sworn in?
The new Congress is due to begin at noon on January 3, 2027, the date set by the 20th Amendment. That date falls on a Sunday, and the amendment allows Congress to pick a different day by passing a law. We found no announced change as of November 6, 2026, so check official House and Senate calendars closer to the date.
When is the next federal election after 2026?
The next regular federal general election is Tuesday, November 7, 2028, which includes the presidential race, all House seats and about a third of the Senate. Meanwhile, Louisiana holds a U.S. House general election on December 12, 2026, where needed, and some states hold state and local elections on November 2, 2027. Special elections vary by state.
