A simple guide to the US midterms
Summary
The US midterm elections will take place on November 3, where voters will choose members of Congress and state officials. The results will affect which party controls Congress and how President Trump can push his agenda during his second term.Key Facts
- Midterm elections happen every two years, in the middle of a presidential term.
- All 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 of 100 Senators will be elected.
- The party with majority control of Congress can influence which laws get passed.
- Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in both the House and Senate.
- Important issues for voters include the economy, inflation, immigration, and regulation of AI technology.
- President Trump supports stricter immigration controls but opposes regulating AI development.
- Polling shows President Trump’s approval rating declined from just over 50% to about 37% in recent months.
- Election outcomes also depend on how voting districts have been drawn, with both parties trying to create advantages.
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