Politics

US Midterm Elections Shape Congress and Test Government

Americans voted on November 3, 2026, to renew Congress in an election marked by dissatisfaction with inflation, the cost of living, and record fuel prices.

Update: this has now happened. Read: Democratic Party wins majority in US Congress in midterm elections

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Published November 3, 2026, 07:11 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

People standing at voting booths casting ballots inside a polling station. — Voters at polling booths during the US election Photo: Reprodução/O Globo

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What happened: Voters choose new members of Congress and state governors in a vote testing the government's strength.
Who is affected: American citizens, lawmakers, and the United States federal government.
What changes: The outcome could redefine control of the Legislature, alter the administration's ability to pass measures, and intensify oversight of the federal government.

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