When a congressional election is held that does not coincide with a presidential election,it is called a(n)

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A midterm election is one that occurs in the middle of a presidential term, and elects members of Congress (such as members of the House of Representatives and senators). This is different from a presidential election, which elects the president, and typically also coincides with congressional elections. A closed or open primary election refers to the process by which political parties select their respective candidates, while a referendum is a direct vote by citizens on a proposed law or issue. A franchise vote is not a commonly used term in modern U.S. elections.

When a Congressional Election Is Held That Does Not Coincide