Crime, healthcare, and immigration lead 2026 midterm Google searches

Crime, healthcare, immigration, the economy, and the Iran conflict are the top issues internet users are searching for ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, the Washington Examiner reported on October 20. According to a report released by Google, the upcoming elections are currently the third-most searched midterm cycle in history. [1]

The search engine tracked search interest for each of the top five topics throughout the election cycle starting in October, the Washington Examiner reported. Google noted that search interest for the 2026 midterms trails only the 2018 and 2022 midterm election cycles. [1]

The 2026 United States midterm elections are scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, during the second presidential term of Republican Donald Trump. Voters will decide all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate to form the 120th United States Congress. Thirty-nine state and territorial gubernatorial elections, along with attorney general and local races, are also on the ballot. [2]

The search trends report comes three weeks before voters cast their ballots in the elections, the Washington Examiner reported. [1]