2026 midterm election results: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor’s races – WHYY

2026 midterm election results: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor’s races  WHYY

The Capitol is framed by American flags at the Washington Monument, in Washington, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Voters across the U.S. are heading to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 general election. In the U.S. House of Representatives, Republicans hold a 218-212 majority over Democrats. All 435 seats are up for election, and the magic number to win a majority is 218. With more highly competitive races than any other state, Pennsylvania is expected to play a significant role in determining control of the U.S. House. One-third of U.S. Senate seats also are up for election. Republicans currently control the chamber by a 53-45 margin over Democrats.

Democrats need a net gain of three seats in order to take control of the Senate. WHYY News will have all of the live results as they come in. Polls close at 8 p.m. Follow along for live special coverage on WHYY.org, WHYY-FM and the WHYY App. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today. A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era The end of the 2026 midterms marks the beginning of a high-stakes fight over the country's political future in the