POLITICS
2026 US Midterm Elections Underway Nationwide
Americans are voting on Tuesday in the 2026 midterm elections, with all 435 House seats, roughly one-third of Senate seats, and 36 gubernatorial races on the ballot. The elections are widely characterized as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term, with Republican control of both chambers currently at stake.
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Left-leaning outlets frame the elections as a critical referendum on Trump's policies and leadership, emphasizing that Democratic gains could be significant in controlling Congress for the remainder of his term. Coverage focuses on high turnout and the stakes for Democratic representation.
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