Primaries are elections within a party to choose a candidate.

What are midterm elections?

Midterm elections are elections held in the middle of a president's term.

When are the 2026 midterm elections?

The 2026 midterm elections are on November 3, 2026.

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Key primaries to watch as U.S. hits 100 days until 2026 midterm elections

First publishedJul 27, 15:43 UTC

Last updatedJul 28, 16:05 UTC · 2h ago

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The US is 100 days away from the 2026 midterm elections. Lawmakers are preparing for key primaries. These primaries will decide many candidates for the elections.

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The US is 100 days away from the 2026 midterm elections. Lawmakers are preparing for key primaries. These primaries will decide many candidates for the elections. The primaries are important because they choose who will run in the general election.

Why it matters

The midterm elections will affect many areas of US politics, including laws and government control.

In brief

What are primaries?: Primaries are elections within a party to choose a candidate.
What are midterm elections?: Midterm elections are elections held in the middle of a president's term.
When are the 2026 midterm elections?: The 2026 midterm elections are on November 3, 2026.

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US lawmakers are preparing for the 2026 midterm elections.
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