WSJ’s Damian Paletta explains the three major themes he’s watching as Americans head to the polls to vote in the 2026 midterm elections — Democratic unity, Republican turnout, and whether incumbents in a number of states can hold on against a populist wave that seems to be crashing across the country.

The stakes in Tuesday’s election — which party will control Congress — are crystal clear. But when that will be known is impossible to say. The Associated Press will be calling races in all

Democrats in Kansas are hoping megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton’s well-funded campaign appeals to middle-of-the-road Republicans, along with frustration with President Donald Trump, will

Fourteen Senate races from Florida to Alaska will determine if Republicans keep their majority in the chamber or Democrats take control.

Republicans are widely expected to lose ground to Democrats in Tuesday’s midterms, but GOP lawmakers remain optimistic that they can hold both houses of Congress.

The propositions were referred to voters by state lawmakers during the past two years. If a majority of voters vote "yes" on a measure, it becomes law. The Legislature cannot repeal a measure passed by voters.