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Nov 3, 2026

Americans vote in midterm elections seen as referendum on Trump's second term

Voters across the United States cast ballots in midterm elections to determine control of the House of Representatives and Senate, with Democrats expected to make gains amid discontent over high prices and the Iran conflict. All 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 39 governorships are being contested.

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▪Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority entering the November 3, 2026 midterms, while Democrats need a net gain of four seats to secure control of the chamber
▪Competitive Senate contests in 2026 include Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Alaska, Maine, Iowa, and Kansas
▪The military conflict with Iran launched by President Donald Trump in February 2026 in tandem with Israel exacerbated domestic inflation by raising diesel and energy prices across supply chains

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