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The seats of all 435 representatives in the House of Representatives will be up for election to two year terms. The seats of five of the six non-voting members of the U.S. House will be up for election as well.
Additionally, special elections may also be held on various dates throughout 2026.
33 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate are up for regular election, to begin six year Class II terms in 2027.
In addition, two special elections are scheduled:
One to fill the remaining two years of JD Vance's (R-OH) term, following his election to the vice presidency.
One to fill the remaining two years of Marco Rubio's (R-FL) term, following his resignation to become Secretary of State.
There are 36 state governor seats on the ballot in 2026: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Three U.S. territories are also holding gubernatorial elections in 2026: Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Listed in chronological order from date recorded.
Lesson: Project-Based Learning: Elections Simulation (10 Clips)
Clip: "October Surprises" and Early Voting (6:35)
Clip: Purpose of Political Debates (6:18)
Lesson: 2022 Midterm Election Night: Viewing Guides and Activities (2 Clips & Slides) - will be updated soon
Culminating Assessment:
Have your students explore explore the information and video clips above and direct your students to complete the following:
Choose a local race that will be decided in the 2026 midterm elections.
Research the candidates in the race, highlighting their backgrounds and stances on at least three issues.
Compare local polling (if available) with what was stated in the video clips above or with national polling.
Using the information gathered, determine which candidate will most likely win the contest and why.
Prepare a presentation to share your findings with the class.