Who controls Congress?
Chance of Democratic control. Democrats need 218 House seats and 51 Senate seats (the Vice President breaks 50–50 ties for Republicans).
Generic ballot
Which party Americans say they'll vote for in House races. 30-day polling average (latest poll from each pollster).
Latest generic ballot polls
Trump approval
The president's rating is a strong midterm signal for his party.
Expert ratings
Polling averages from the last 45 days of polls, closest races first. Tap a race for its recent polls.
Election night, Brisbane time
Results arrive on Wednesday 4 November here. Last polls close in each state at these times (some states close in two waves; times are approximate). Polling margins come from the Races tab.