Midterm ballot includes 435 House seats and 35 Senate races
Voters will choose new members of Congress and governors in 36 states this Tuesday.
By Mateo Thompson ·
American voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, to select officials across local, state, and federal levels. The election determines control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats on the ballot. Additionally, residents in 36 states will elect a new governor.
Political parties are competing for dominance in the final two years of President Donald Trump’s second term. Republicans aim to maintain their majority in Congress, while Democrats seek to gain control of both chambers. The outcome will shape the legislative agenda for the remainder of the current administration.
Polling data indicates that several Senate races in critical states remain highly competitive. In Texas, Michigan, and Alaska, the latest surveys classify the contests as toss-ups. These states hold significant sway over the final composition of the Senate, making them focal points for both parties’ ground games.
The Supreme Court will also begin its November oral argument session this week. The court has scheduled seven hours of arguments over five days, running from November 2 to November 10. The docket includes cases with national implications for religious institutions and federal programs.
A central case in this session is St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy. The dispute centers on whether excluding a Catholic preschool from Colorado’s universal preschool program constitutes religious discrimination. Oral arguments for this specific case are set for Tuesday, November 3, coinciding with Election Day.
