US Midterms 2026 — Independent Voter Guide

Make sense of the 2026 U.S. midterms. Start with your state, understand the offices, and find official sources for the details on your ballot.

Every ballot is local. This independent online guide helps you get oriented before researching the elections that matter to you.

Explore a starting page for each of the 50 states and Washington, DC, learn what federal, state, and local offices generally do, and follow links to official election resources. A research checklist and a short animated introduction help you get started.

What’s included

• Online access to the interactive guide.
• State-by-state orientation.
• Plain-language explanations of different elected offices.
• A practical ballot-research checklist.
• A short animated introduction.
• Links to official voting resources.

How access works

After purchase, download and open the access file. It takes you to the protected guide, where you enter the unique Payhip license key from your purchase receipt.

An internet connection is required. Your download contains an access link—not an offline copy of the website or film. Keep your license key private.

Important information

This is an independent educational resource, not an official government website, personalized sample ballot, or voting service. It does not provide verified candidate lists, district-specific contests, registration deadlines, polling locations, or election results.

Always confirm current election details with your state or local election office. No candidate endorsements.