USSC Briefing Room | State by state guide to the 2026 US midterm elections

3 November 2026

As America votes in one of the most significant midterm elections in modern history, USSC Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy David Smith and USSC Director of Engagement and Impact Mari Koeck give you a coast-to-coast guide for what to watch in the election results in key states.

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Associate Professor David Smith

Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign PolicyUnited States Studies Centre (jointly appointed with the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Sydney)

As America votes in one of the most significant midterm elections in modern history, USSC Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy David Smith and USSC Director of Engagement and Impact Mari Koeck give you a coast-to-coast guide for what to watch in the election results in key states.

What races will decide the elections? How much can we trust the polls? Will the redistricting wars backfire on Republicans?

Tune in to follow along on election day to get an indication of whether Democrats or Republicans will control the House and Senate.