Americans head to polls for crucial 2026 midterm elections

Millions of American voters are casting ballots in the 2026 midterm elections to determine control of the United States Congress. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate are up for election, alongside 39 gubernatorial races and numerous state referendums.

The vote is widely viewed as a referendum on President Donald Trump, whose legislative agenda faces a decisive test ahead of his final two years in office. Early symbolic results from the territory of Guam indicated an initial victory for Republicans, though national polls remain closely watched. With high turnout expected nationwide, a potential Democratic victory in either chamber could significantly constrain the administration's policy goals for the remainder of the presidential term.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica