Congressional Midterm Elections Campaigning Intensifies Following Labor Day, With Control of House and Senate at Stake

With the Labor Day holiday marking the unofficial start of intense campaigning, congressional candidates across the U.S. are ramping up efforts for the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. The outcomes will determine control of both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, with analysts noting the historical trend of voters using midterms to express discontent with the party in power.