US Midterm Elections

What are Midterm Elections?

• Midterm elections are general elections held halfway through a US President’s four-year term, usually in November, two years after the presidential election.
• The President is not on the ballot during midterm elections.
• Voters elect members of the US Congress, comprising:
  • House of Representatives: The lower chamber.
  • Senate: The upper chamber.

Key Features

1. House of Representatives

• All 435 seats are contested every two years.
• Members serve a fixed term of two years.
• The House plays a key role in introducing, debating and passing proposed legislation.

2. Senate

• Approximately one-third of the 100 Senate seats are contested every two years.
• Senators serve six-year terms.
• They consider legislation passed by the House and may approve or reject it.

3. State-level Elections

• Elections for state-level offices, including Governors, are also held in many states.
• These contests take place alongside congressional elections.

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