Midterm Elections

Definition

These are national elections held two years after the presidential elections, during which voters elect members of Congress - both Representatives and Senators - but not a new president.

Related terms

General Elections: These are elections where voters choose from among candidates running for various political offices, including the presidency.

Primary Elections: These are elections held to select a party's candidate for the general election.

Gerrymandering: This is a practice intended to establish an unfair political advantage for a particular party or group by manipulating district boundaries.