Midterm Election Recap: Blue Wave Washes Over the Country

Nov 11 Written by Virginia Law Weekly On Tuesday, November 3, a record number of Americans went to the polls to vote in the 2026 Midterm Elections.[1] In the lead-up to the day, campaign events took place across the country, with debate issues ranging from the cost of living to immigration. With thirty-three seats in the Senate and all districts of the House of Representatives up for grabs, the question of who would control Congress loomed large for both sides of the aisle. Reports estimate that the cycle racked up the most expensive midterm race in history, with nearly $12 billion spent across the board.[2] In key battleground states like Ohio and Michigan spending spiked even higher. All eyes were also on the Senate seat in Texas, which accounted for more than half a billion dollars in election spending.[3]Here in Virginia, the ballot consisted of Senate and House seats as well as three proposed constitutional amendments.

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