White House: Trump off ballot
The gist
A White House official said President Trump was not on the ballot as early midterm results suggested a long night for the GOP.
The midterms will shape Trump's final two years and his agenda, even without his name on the vote.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Millions of Americans vote in House, Senate and gubernatorial races in the 2026 midterm elections; President Trump is not on the ballot.
- Nov 3, 2026In his final campaign speech, the president remained on message as he headed into the vote with his approval rating nearing its lowest level in the latest polling.
- Nov 4, 2026The White House struck a defiant tone Tuesday evening as early results suggested a long night for the GOP.