Free Printable 2026 Midterm Election Tracker

Are you planning to watch the results come in on election night? Take a peek at our Free Printable 2026 Midterm Election Tracker! Tuesday, November 3, 2026 is a big election night. This year features 35 Senate races, 36 governor races and all 435 House seats on the ballot. Depending on what happens in the House and Senate elections, things could shift more towards the Republican or Democratic Party based on who wins the majority.

We have 3 printable worksheets that include an overall tracker plus extra trackers specific to the Senate and Governor races.

With so many races happening at once, it is historically always difficult to keep track of what’s been called and what’s still too close to call. That’s why we made a free printable 2026 midterm election tracker as it’s a fun way to get engaged and try to understand the results!

It’s simple, nonpartisan and works for everyone: elementary aged kiddos, high school and college students following along for class, and adults who just love election night.

What’s on the Ballot in the 2026 Midterm Elections

Here are the key numbers to watch on election night:

Race	On the ballot	Number to watch
U.S. House	All 435 seats	218 seats for a majority
U.S. Senate	35 seats (33 regular + special elections in Florida and Ohio)	51 seats for a majority (50 if the Vice President breaks a tie)
Governors	36 states	26 states have both a governor and a Senate race

Members of the House serve two-year terms, so every seat is up every two years. Senators serve six-year terms, so only about one-third of the Senate is on the ballot at a time.

Want to see which states have races? Ballotpedia lists every 2026 Senate race, and National Geographic Kids has a clear guide to the three branches of the U.S. government for a quick refresher on how Congress works.

Don’t forget the ballot measures! Voters in many states will also decide statewide questions. PBS NewsHour Classroom has a student-friendly lesson, A look at the major state ballot measures voters will decide in the midterms, with discussion questions that work well for high school and college classes.

Free Printable 2026 Midterm Election Tracker

Our free election tracker download includes three printable pages:

Election Night Tracker: One square for each of the 35 Senate races, 36 governor races and 435 House seats. Color a square every time a race is called, then add up each party’s wins. There’s even space to note the races that are too close to call at bedtime.
2026 Senate Election Map: A simple map with one square per state. The 35 states with a Senate race are outlined, and the two special elections are marked with a star.
2026 Governor Election Map: The same easy map, showing the 36 states electing a governor.

2026 Governor Election Map Free Printable

How to Use the Election Tracker

Print the tracker and maps before election night.
Pick a color for each party and fill in the color key. There are no party colors printed on the page, so it’s completely neutral.
As each race is called, color the matching square on the tracker and the state on the map.
Add up each party’s wins at the bottom of each section.
Write down any races still too close to call, and check back the next day.

Who Is This Election Tracker For?

This election tracker works for all ages. Yay!

Families: Watch the results together and let kids color in the map as states are called. It’s a great way to make civics feel exciting.
High school students: Follow along for government, civics or AP U.S. Government and Politics classes. Teachers can assign it as election night homework and compare results in class the next day.
College students: Track races for political science classes, or bring a stack to a campus election night watch party.
Adults: Keep score from the couch, host an election night party with friends, or tape the maps to the fridge and fill them in as final results come in over the next few days.

Almost 18? Most states let you pre-register to vote before your 18th birthday. Vote.gov has the rules for every state, and you can register to vote there, too.

Teaching younger kids? Our free printable 2026 midterm election worksheets include the tracker plus bingo, a reading worksheet, a writing activity and word scramble.

Election Night Tips

Results come in by time zone. Polls in the East close first, and states in the West, Alaska and Hawaii report later in the night.
Not every race is called on election night. Close races, recounts and mail-in ballots can take days. Leave those squares blank and finish them later.
“Projected” isn’t final. News outlets project winners based on early results. Official results are certified by each state in the weeks after the election.