Voters in the United States are going to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections, with control of Congress and many state governments at stake.

What it means

This is a roundup of the most competitive and consequential races in the 2026 US midterm elections, where control of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and numerous governorships and state legislatures are at stake. The Financial Times article highlights which contests are expected to be close and what the results could mean for the balance of power in Washington and across the country.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim that the 2026 US midterm elections are underway and feature key races is factually solid, as it is based on the real electoral calendar. However, the specific selection of 'key races' relies on aggregated reporting and polling rather than a single primary source, consistent with the 'aggregated/secondary' provenance tier.

How new

This is genuinely new coverage of the 2026 midterm elections, published on November 1-3, 2026, as the voting is taking place.

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