Americans head to polls in midterm elections seen as referendum on Trump

Control of the Senate and House of Representatives, both currently held by the Republicans, is at stake

US midterm elections 2026: latest updates

Americans are heading to the polls today in US midterm elections widely seen as a referendum on Donald Trump’s second presidency and a chance for opponents to rein in his untrammeled power.

Democrats and Republicans have scrambled in recent days to deliver their final pitches to voters with control of the US Senate and House of Representatives – both currently held by the Republicans – at stake.