Politics · United States · 8 hrs ago
US midterms test Trump’s influence and economic populism
On Tuesday, US voters will choose all members of the House of Representatives, some senators and governors in 35 states.
Trump is not on the ballot but has backed Republican candidates, turning the midterms into a test of his leadership.
Republicans currently hold majorities in both chambers of Congress, and those majorities are at risk.
Gasoline prices have risen more than 40% in the past year, a cost that can shape voters’ political preferences.
The outcome matters beyond the US because European leaders fear a Trump victory could encourage populist parties that weaken European unity.
A Democratic win could bring claims of election fraud, as Trump has disputed election results before; after his 2020 loss, his supporters attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The vote takes place Tuesday, and the sources do not say what the results will be.
The US midterm elections are testing Donald Trump’s influence and his economic populism.
Trump is not running, but his active support for Republican candidates has made the elections a personal test of his standing.
Voters will choose all members of the House of Representatives, some senators and governors in 35 states, according to Expansión.
Republicans risk losing their current majorities in both chambers, as gasoline prices have risen by more than 40% over the past year, Expansión reports.
The result could affect Trump’s political standing and the strength of populist movements in Europe, the Spanish outlet argues.
- Who
- Donald Trump and candidates from his Republican Party are central to the election. Voters will choose lawmakers and governors.
- What
- Midterm elections will test Trump’s influence and economic populism.
- When
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to Bloomberg’s reference to Tuesday and Expansión’s publication date.
- Where
- The United States.
- Why
- Trump has actively backed Republican candidates, making the elections a personal test of his standing. Economic concerns, including higher gasoline prices, are also cited by Expansión.
Trump and Republican candidates
Democratic Party
Election outcome
Trump and Republican candidates
Expansión says a Republican victory would strengthen Trump’s influence and populism; a Democratic victory could bring serious consequences if Trump rejects the result.
Democratic Party
Expansión says a Democratic victory would amount to an electoral blow to Trump, but does not present the Democratic Party’s own view.
Expansión published an article ahead of the midterm elections, describing the vote as a personal test of Trump.
Bloomberg said US lawmakers and Trump’s economic populism would be on the ballot.
- House of Representatives
- All seats due for renewal, according to Expansión
- Senate
- Some seats due for renewal
- Governors
- Elections in 35 of 50 states
- Gasoline prices
- Rose by more than 40% over the previous year, according to Expansión
- Republican campaign contribution
- Elon Musk contributed $450 million, according to Expansión
3 sources
What people are saying
So is Trump’s economic populism
Trump sí
Trump no