The U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on the 2026 midterm elections as it considers three cases that could change voting rights or election laws.

Why It Matters

Democrats are hoping to retake control of the House and Senate in 2026, as the party in the White House historically loses seats during the midterms—and polls have Democrats leading the generic ballot.

But the Supreme Court is considering several cases that could change the legal playbook on a number of areas of election law for the midterms and beyond.

What To Know

There are three cases the Supreme Court is set to rule on, including Louisiana v. Callais , in which a group of white voters sued Louisiana over its current congressional map, which has two majority-Black districts. They argue the map constitutes

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