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The 2026 midterms determine which party controls Congress for the rest of Trump's term, directly shaping legislative power and policy direction.
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US midterm elections 2026 live: key House and Senate races to determine control of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term
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Key states like Florida, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina see record turnout as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’s termTrack live results from all 50 statesIt’s almost 6pm ET on Tuesday 3 November, and the first round of polls in the US midterm elections are about to close. After months of campaigning, debate and analysis, Americans have been casting their ballots in these critical elections that will take the political temperature of the nation halfway through Donald Trump’s second term – and determine the trajectory of the remainder of his presidency.Americans, who have already voted early in record numbers and are turning out in numbers significantly outstripping the totals from the 2022 midterms, will decide the balance of power in Congress and, therefore, Trump’s ability to advance his agenda for the next two years. Continue reading...
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