The upcoming November elections in the United States are not just about the presidential race but also include high-stakes contests for Congress, state races, and ballot measures. In the House of Representatives, all 435 seats are up for grabs, with Republicans aiming to defend their narrow majority. Meanwhile, in the Senate, 34 out of the 100 seats are on the ballot, as Democrats seek to protect their razor-thin majority.
Eleven states will be holding governor's races, and a total of 5,808 state legislative seats are up for election. Additionally, voters across the country will have the opportunity to weigh in on at least 153 ballot measures covering various issues.
If the House were to shift from Republican to Democratic control and the Senate from Democratic to Republican control, it would mark a historic event as the first time in over 230 years of congressional elections that both chambers changed partisan control in opposite directions.
With the presidential race showing no clear leader according to recent nationwide polls, the battle for control of Congress becomes even more crucial. The outcome of these congressional races will play a significant role in determining whether the newly elected president, whether it be Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, will have a supportive first branch of government to help implement their policies.
State legislatures also play a vital role in shaping policies, with Republicans currently controlling both chambers in 28 states and Democrats in 20 states. Furthermore, Colorado leads the way with the most ballot measures, followed by Arizona, California, and New Mexico.
