Americans vote in midterm elections crucial to Trump's final years in office

Voting is underway across the United States as millions cast ballots in the 2026 midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress for the remaining two years of President Donald Trump's term. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 Senate seats, and 39 gubernatorial positions are up for election.

While early local results in the U.S. territory of Guam yielded an initial victory for Republicans, national attention remains focused on tight legislative contests. Turnout is projected to reach high levels as voters weigh key issues, including economic inflation, trade policy, and foreign relations. With the Republican party defending its majorities, a shift in legislative power could alter the administration's ability to enact major policy initiatives. Polling places will close sequentially across state time zones throughout the evening.

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