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Last Updated: October 31, 2026, 3:33 PM EDT

The high-stakes midterm elections are just days away, and candidates are making their final pitches to voters.

There are several key House and Senate races that could determine the balance of power in Congress as well as significant races for governor around the country. The elections could ultimately determine how effective President Donald Trump's agenda is in the back half of his second term.

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Oct 28, 2026, 4:27 PM EDT

Democratic women could make history in midterm governor and House races

This November, Democratic women are chasing a record number of governorships as well as 100 House seats.

Several gubernatorial nominees could break barriers. Gina Hinojosa would be the first Latina governor of Texas. In New Mexico, former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland would be the first Native American woman to serve as a governor. Keisha Lance Bottoms would be Georgia's first woman governor and the first Black woman to govern any state.

PHOTO: Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks in Atlanta, on Oct. 17, 2026. | Dr. Amy Acton speaks on Oct. 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. | Jocelyn Benson is shown on Oct. 6, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks at a midterm election rally in Atlanta, on Oct. 17, 2026. | Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton speaks during a campaign rally on Oct. 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. | Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is shown prior to a debate with Rep. John James, R-Mich, on Oct. 6, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Read more about the candidates and their campaigns.

-ABC News' Juhi Doshi

Oct 28, 2026, 3:13 PM EDT

Control of Congress is up for grabs on Election Day. What's the math for Democrats and Republicans?

The majorities of both houses of Congress are in play as voters weigh a midterm check on unified control of government in Washington.

Republicans hold slim majorities in both the House and Senate and are rallying to preserve them with just days until Election Day. Democrats on the other hand are trying to make inroads into some traditionally red areas in hopes of picking up crucial seats.

Here's a look at the math around the balance of power.

-ABC News' John Parkinson

Oct 28, 2026, 9:44 AM EDT

Barack Obama to rally in Georgia for Jon Ossoff, Keisha Lance Bottoms

Former President Barack Obama will headline a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday alongside incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Former President Barack Obama raises the hand of Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2026, in Detroit.
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The event comes a few days after Obama rallied for Democratic candidates in Michigan and Ohio, and as early in-person voting continues in Georgia. President Donald Trump rallied in Georgia on Saturday.

More than two million Georgians have voted early in person, in record turnout, according to the office of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

-ABC News' Halle Troadec and Oren Oppenheim

Oct 28, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT

Trump heads to Ohio as Republicans face competitive midterm races

President Donald Trump heads to Chillicothe, Ohio, on Wednesday to rally with candidates, marking his third stop in the state since Labor Day as Republicans and Democrats continue to vie in increasingly acrimonious races for governor, Senate and House.

The visit comes as the Ohio governor's race continues to draw attention following the release of an ad by Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy featuring the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton. Trump has praised the ad and indicated he believes Ramaswamy should keep it running despite bipartisan backlash.

Ohio is also home to a closely watched Senate race, in which Republican Sen. Jon Husted is facing a tough reelection bid against former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown. Trump has frequently brought up Husted at other rallies, sometimes commenting on his appearance.

Several House races in the state are also competitive, including in Ohio's 7th Congressional District. Embattled Republican Rep. Max Miller is seeking reelection while denying domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, the daughter of Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno.

-ABC News' Oren Oppenheim

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