who are we voting for today: trending now
03-11-2026
Who Are We Voting for Today: Trending Now on Election Day 2026
Millions of voters across the United States are heading to the polls for the 2026 Midterm Elections to decide control of Congress, state executive offices, and major local ballot measures.
CBS NewsKey Races and What Is on the Ballot
U.S. House of Representatives (All 435 Seats)
Every congressional district nationwide is voting for its U.S. Representative.
Democrats need a net gain of just a few seats to reclaim the majority, placing roughly 46 to 49 competitive suburban and swing districts into high national focus.
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U.S. Senate (35 Seats Up for Election)
A total of 33 regular seats and two special elections (in Ohio and Florida) are on the ballot, determining majority control of the upper chamber.
BallotpediaTop trending Senate battlegrounds include:
Texas: Republican nominee Ken Paxton versus Democrat James Talarico.
Sussex Strategy GroupOhio (Special Election): Republican incumbent Jon Husted facing former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown.
Sussex Strategy GroupMaine: Republican Senator Susan Collins challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson.
Sussex Strategy GroupKansas: Republican Senator Roger Marshall in a tight contest against Democrat Adam Hamilton.
Sussex Strategy GroupAlaska: Republican Senator Dan Sullivan facing former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola.
Sussex Strategy GroupGeorgia & Michigan: Key seats defended by Democrats in closely watched swing territory.
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Gubernatorial Elections (36 States)
Thirty-six states are electing governors. High-profile trending contests include:
CBS NewsOhio: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy facing Democrat Amy Acton.
CBS NewsMichigan: Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson competing against Republican Representative John James.
CBS NewsWisconsin: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley (D) facing Representative Tom Tiffany