NewsUS midterm elections 2026Americans head to the polls for elections that could define Trump's closing chapterThe midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.US midterm electionsWhat are Americans voting for?0:00What's at stake for Trump?0:00Do Americans think their vote matters?0:00The most expensive non-presidential race in US history0:00When will we know the results?0:00Michigan Democrat shakes up midterms0:00High costs and Iran war shape Iowa's election0:00One thing voters would change in the US0:00Why are US elections always on a Tuesday?0:00What do people in the UK know about the midterms?0:00The US political colours and logos explained0:00The issues that matter to American voters0:00A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watchAll eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.How the midterms will be won and lostAn in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues in an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president. When will we know the US midterms results?Once polls close, it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeksWhich stars have made the leap into US politics? Try our midterms quizIt's been a dramatic campaign - but how much have you picked up along the way? Take our quiz. Three scenarios for how the US midterm results could unfoldDemocratic wave or Republican resilience? Here are three possible outcomes after Americans have their say. Voter voices: Trump's influence on US midterm votersWe asked voters whether they supported Trump in 2024, and how his performance in office is shaping their choices this time.Musk pumps $446m into US midterms, as campaign spending set to 'shatter' recordsThe 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from.Trump targets midterm voters with final campaign speech at Reflecting PoolIn his last public speech before crucial midterm elections, the president gave a detailed recounting of the Washington landmark's troubled renovation.Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to stop California counting disputed votesThe ruling, which comes on the eve of the midterm elections, essentially ends the Trump administration's bid to disqualify the ballots in the state. US Politics UnspunSign up nowCut through the noise with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher’s newsletter.See moreLatest Updates1 hr agoAmericans on the value of their votesThe BBC asked voters from across the US what voting means to them and whether they think it matters in the midterm elections.1 hr ago2 hrs agoTrump gives 'bizarre' final speech before the midtermsUS President Donald Trump finished his midterm campaigning with a speech outside the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DC.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoHigh costs and Iran war shape Iowa's electionThe BBC's Sarah Smith explains how high costs and the war in Iran are shaping voter sentiment in Iowa.3 hrs ago4 hrs agoWho will win the midterms? How the US elections will be won and lostAn in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues in an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president. 4 hrs ago6 hrs agoVoter voices: Trump's influence on US midterm votersWe asked voters whether they supported Trump in 2024, and how his performance in office is shaping their choices this time.6 hrs ago7 hrs agoThree scenarios for how the US midterm results could unfoldDemocratic wave or Republican resilience? Here are three possible outcomes after Americans have their say. 7 hrs ago7 hrs agoWhich stars have made the leap into US politics? Try our midterms quizIt's been a dramatic campaign - but how much have you picked up along the way? Take our quiz. 7 hrs ago7 hrs agoA Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watchAll eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.7 hrs ago7 hrs agoWhat are the US midterms? A simple guideUS voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.7 hrs ago...
