United States Midterm Elections (November 4, 2026)

ℹ️ What? The "midterm" elections, in which Americans voted to choose the people who make the country’s laws in Congress. 🗳️

👤 Who? The two major American political parties—the Democrats and the Republicans—as well as President Donald Trump, whose party lost these elections.

🌍 Where? Across the United States, where voters selected the 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 senators. 🗽

🕰️ When? Tuesday, November 3, 2026—two years after the presidential election, right in the middle of the president’s term.

❓ Why is it important? The Democrats will control both chambers of Congress starting in January 2027, which means the president will have to reach an agreement with his opponents to get laws passed.

🎯 In this activity, your goal is to learn a bit more about how elections and Congress work in the United States. 🏛️