Countdown to the US Midterm Elections
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The 2026 US midterm elections are still in progress. The countdown above runs to the final scheduled poll closure in Alaska's western Aleutian Islands at 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 4, which is 6:00 a.m. UTC and 2:00 p.m. in Hong Kong. Most Alaska polls and voting in Hawaii finish one hour earlier.
This timer marks the end of scheduled polling, not the completion of vote counting or the declaration of every winner. Voters who are already in line at closing time may still be allowed to cast a ballot, and close races can take days or longer to resolve.
When do the 2026 US midterm elections end?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, across the United States. Because the country spans several time zones, polls close in waves. The final scheduled polling places close in Alaska's western Aleutian Islands at 1:00 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, November 4. After that cutoff, this page automatically advances to the next midterm elections on Tuesday, November 5, 2030. Use the time until calculator to measure another deadline, or view the US Election Day countdown for every federal election cycle.
What is elected during the midterms?
- All 435 voting seats in the US House of Representatives.
- About one third of the 100 seats in the US Senate.
- Many governorships and state legislative seats.
- State and local offices, judges, and ballot measures, depending on the jurisdiction.
Why are they called midterm elections?
They occur near the midpoint of a president's four-year term, two years after one presidential election and two years before the next. The president is not on the ballot, but the results can alter control of the House or Senate and affect the administration's ability to pass legislation.
Poll closing is not final certification
Election officials continue processing ballots after polls close. Mail-ballot receipt rules, provisional ballot reviews, recounts, and certification schedules differ by state, so the outcome of every race will not necessarily be known when this countdown reaches zero.
US midterm elections FAQ
Have the 2026 US midterm elections ended?
No, not while this live countdown is still running. The final scheduled polls close at 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 4 in Alaska's western Aleutian Islands.
How often are US midterm elections held?
They are held every four years, halfway through each presidential term. Congressional elections still occur every two years.
Is the president elected in the midterms?
No. The presidency is decided in presidential election years. Midterm ballots cover Congress and a wide range of state and local offices.
Will all results be final when the timer ends?
No. The timer marks the final scheduled poll closure. Ballot counting, race calls, canvassing, and certification continue afterward.
Where should I confirm voting rules?
Use your official state or local election authority, since polling hours and rules vary across the United States. If you are already in line when a polling place closes, stay in line and follow the instructions of local election officials.