Politics · United States · 52 mins ago
US midterms could shift control of Congress from Republicans to Democrats
Americans are voting in midterm elections that could reshape Congress during Donald Trump’s second presidency.
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 Senate seats are being contested, along with governorships in 36 states.
Democrats need a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats to take control of both chambers from Republicans.
If they win the House, they could block parts of Trump’s legislative agenda and investigate his administration; a Senate win could affect confirmations of senior officials and Supreme Court justices.
The election is also a test of public opinion on Trump, amid anger over rising living costs and the war with Iran.
More than 57 million people had already voted early, and close races or legal disputes could keep results uncertain for days.
Polls are closing across the country on Tuesday, and officials will count ballots before the winners are confirmed.
US voters are deciding which party will control Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term.
Polls showed Democrats on track to win a majority in the House of Representatives.
Republicans were also expected to possibly lose their Senate majority.
The Justice Department said it was deploying 1,000 federal election monitors to polling places around the country.
Voters are also electing around 30 governors.
- Who
- Voters across the United States. They are choosing members of Congress and around 30 governors.
- What
- Midterm elections are underway, with control of Congress at stake.
- When
- Election Day, November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Across the United States.
- Why
- Voters are deciding which party will control Congress for the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency.
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- Federal election monitors
- 1,000
- House outlook
- Polls showed Democrats on track to win a majority
- Senate outlook
- Republicans may lose their majority
- Governors
- Around 30 being elected
- Monitors’ deployment
- Polling places across all 50 states
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What people are saying
Throughout Election Day, Division personnel will maintain contact with state and local election officials.
I don’t think Mary Peltola, after perpetrating such a terrible scheme, should be allowed to run, because this is ELECTION FRAUD
She shouldn’t be allowed to run, and neither should the FAKE Dan Sullivan!
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Midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term will begin to come to a close Tuesday as Americans, angry over high prices and an unpopular war with Iran, decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington.
TO THE GREAT PEOPLE OF INDIANA, GET OUT AND VOTE for these Great Patriots! They have my Complete and Total Endorsement and will never let you down! President DONALD J. TRUMP https://t.co/oC33wScOTF
All across the country, I’ve heard from folks who are sick and tired of what they’re seeing from politicians right now. This Election Day, we have the power to vote for the candidates who will bring about the change we need.