Midterms end and a new Congress takes shape: Timeline from recount deadlines to oath taking

US midterm elections 2026: Timeline for vote counting, recounts and the new Congress in January 2027. (REUTERS/Sam Wolfe) (REUTERS)

The 2026 US midterm elections have changed the balance of power in Washington, with Democrats winning control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. US midterm elections 2026: Timeline for vote counting, recounts and the new Congress in January 2027. (REUTERS/Sam Wolfe) (REUTERS) However, the newly elected lawmakers will not immediately take charge … Read more