US midterm election: How it works, why it's important and races to watch
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US voters head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to elect a new Congress in midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on Donald Trump's second term as president. All 435 House seats and roughly one-third of the 100 Senate seats are up for grabs, with Republicans defending their congressional majorities. The outcome will determine control of the legislative agenda for the remainder of Trump's term and shape the balance of power between the White House and Congress. The results will also be read as a national verdict on Trump's second administration, influencing both parties' strategies ahead of the next presidential cycle. Watch for key Senate and House races that will decide which party holds the gavel in each chamber.
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