The 2026 midterm elections are almost here.
But voters have questions about more than just the candidates. When does early voting start? Can you still vote by mail? Will immigration agents or troops be at polling places? If those are your questions, too, you’re in the right place.
When are midterm elections?
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Most states and Washington, DC, also offer early in-person voting.
What is at stake during the 2026 midterms?
As of now, Republicans have control of both chambers of Congress and the White House. Nov. 3 will determine whether they keep the legislative majority. Democrats have a shot at taking the House, while Senate control is up for grabs.
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What to know before you vote?
Throughout the months ahead of midterms, there have been many updates on mail-in voting and election security. Find the latest in our Reddit election guide.
Here’s the quick rundown on topics readers asked us the most about:
For more help navigating the midterms, follow USA TODAY and politics reporter Kinsey Crowley for video explainers on TikTok and Instagram, and sign up for Zach Schermele‘s On Politics newsletter for election news and analysis.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Voting in the 2026 midterms? Here is what to know
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