The 2026 United States elections are scheduled for November 3, when voters will choose the 120th Congress in a midterm cycle widely seen as a referendum on the administration's first stretch in office.
Early-summer activity in Washington has focused on routine administration business and positioning ahead of the campaign, with both parties sharpening their messages on the economy and national security.
Stakes for the agenda
Control of the House and Senate would shape the administration's ability to advance its priorities in the second half of the term.
Strategists said the easing of inflation and the Middle East de-escalation could feature prominently in the fall debate, alongside drug pricing and cybersecurity.
