Midterm Election PurposeThe midterm elections are federal elections held every four years, two years into a president’s four-year term. Historically, midterm elections function as a national referendum on the sitting president’s record and political party. The outcome of the midterm elections could have major implications for presidential power over the final two years of the term. Geopolitical and Foreign Policy ImplicationsThe outcome of the 2026 midterm elections carries direct consequences for U.S. foreign policy and global geopolitical stability. The composition of Congress following the 2026 midterm elections will also shape national defense spending priorities.