A simple guide to the midterms
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

When will we know the results?
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

Once polls close, it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks

How the US midterm results could unfold - as millions of Americans head to the polls
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The BBC's North America correspondent considers three different scenarios, and what they would mean for the country.

The key US Senate races to watch
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

The elections that could define Trump's closing chapter
Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026

The 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.