Three U.S. Astronauts Vote in 2026 Midterms From the ISS

Anil Menon said he, Luke Delaney and Jessica Watkins voted in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections from the International Space Station on November 3. Menon said the astronauts completed electronic ballots and sent them to election officials.

Key details

• Menon said he used a computer in his ISS room to submit his ballot to Harris County, Texas.
• Texas passed legislation allowing astronauts to vote from space in 1997, according to the report.
• The report identifies David Wolf as the first astronaut to vote from space, while aboard Mir.

Anil Menon said he submitted his electronic ballot from his ISS room to Harris County, Texas.

Why it matters

The vote shows how electronic ballots let astronauts take part in U.S. elections while working in orbit. Menon’s ballot went to Harris County, connecting his ISS assignment with election officials on the ground.