US Midterm Elections Countdown 2026
How many days until the 2026 midterm elections?8 days
US Midterm Elections Countdown 2026
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Create your free countdownThe 2026 US midterm elections are on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This live timer counts down to Election Day in your local time — handy for keeping an eye on registration deadlines and planning when to vote.
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When are the 2026 midterm elections?
Federal elections in the United States are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. In 2026 that is November 3, 2026. As of October 25, 2026, Election Day is 1 week and 1 day away.
They are called midterms because they fall halfway through a presidential term. Most states also offer early voting or voting by mail, with their own dates and deadlines, so check your state election office.
What is on the ballot
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and about a third of the 100 Senate seats are up for election. Governors are elected in 36 states, and voters also choose state legislators and local officials and decide ballot measures.
What exactly appears on your ballot depends on your state and county. Local election offices publish sample ballots ahead of Election Day.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until the 2026 midterm elections?
As of October 25, 2026, there are 8 days until the US midterm elections on November 3, 2026 — 1 week and 1 day. The timer at the top counts down to the start of Election Day in your local time.
What date are the 2026 midterm elections?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. US federal Election Day is always the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
What is decided in the midterms?
All 435 House seats, about a third of the Senate and governorships in 36 states, along with many state and local offices and ballot measures.
When do polls open?
Each state sets its own polling hours. Most polling places open between 6 and 8 a.m. and close between 7 and 9 p.m. local time — check your state or county election office for exact hours.
When is the next presidential election?
The next US presidential election is on November 7, 2028.
Can I make my own Election Day countdown?
Yes. Tap “Create your free countdown”, give it a name, date and background, and you get a live countdown page on its own link. It is free, with no signup and no ads.