US midterm elections: Americans vote for Congress and governors

Voters across the United States are casting ballots today, Tuesday 3 November 2026, in midterm elections that will determine the makeup of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and a number of state governorships.

Early voting has been underway for several weeks, according to Bulgarian media reports, with millions of Americans already having submitted their ballots ahead of election day.

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for election, along with about a third of the 100 Senate seats and governorships in several states. The results will shape the legislative agenda for the final two years of the current presidential term.

European observers are also paying close attention to the outcome, as it could influence transatlantic relations. Analysts quoted by Dnevnik suggest that European governments may need to adapt their strategies depending on the new balance of power in Washington.

Polling stations across the United States will close at various times throughout the evening, with first results expected overnight. Full counts in some close races may take days.