36 governor seats, 34 Senate races, and ballot measures on abortion and direct democracy are on the ballot November 3. Midterm turnout drops 20-30%. Your vote counts more.
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Here's what to say:
- I'm calling to ask what the office is doing to help constituents participate in the 2026 elections.
- 36 governor seats and 34 Senate seats are on the ballot November 3. Primaries start August 4.
- Midterm turnout drops 20-30%. I want to make sure every eligible voter in this district knows how to register and where to vote.
- Please share voter registration resources with constituents. The deadline is coming.
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Dear [Senator/Representative name],
I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about check your registration and vote november 3.
36 governor seats and 34 Senate seats are on the ballot November 3. Primaries start August 4.
Midterm turnout drops 20-30%. I want to make sure every eligible voter in this district knows how to register and where to vote.
The facts support this: 36 Governor seats on the ballot, at least 18 open due to term limits. 34 U.S. Senate seats on the ballot with 11 competitive races. 280 votes Margin by which Arizona AG Kris Mayes won in 2022 — she has since filed 41 lawsuits against federal overreach. 20-30% Drop in voter turnout in midterm years compared to presidential elections.
I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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Key Facts to Mention
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- 36 Governor seats on the ballot, at least 18 open due to term limits
- 34 U.S. Senate seats on the ballot with 11 competitive races
- 280 votes Margin by which Arizona AG Kris Mayes won in 2022 — she has since filed 41 lawsuits against federal overreach
- 20-30% Drop in voter turnout in midterm years compared to presidential elections
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On November 3, 2026, voters fill 36 governor seats, 34 Senate seats, all 435 House seats, and thousands of state legislative positions. At least 18 governor seats are open. Ballot measures in at least seven states will decide abortion rights, direct democracy rules, and constitutional amendment thresholds. Attorney general races in 11 states will determine whether your state fights federal overreach or cooperates with it.
Midterm turnout drops 20-30% compared to presidential years. That gap is where policy gets decided. The governor elected in Kansas will face 11 anti-abortion bills on day one. Wisconsin's new maps make both chambers competitive for the first time in a decade. Arizona's AG won by 280 votes and has since filed 41 lawsuits against the federal government.
Check your registration at vote.org right now. Primaries in Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other states happen on August 4. You cannot vote if you are not registered. Know your primary candidates — in many states, the primary is the real contest. Then talk to one person who skips midterms.
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