United States: Donald Trump faces a decisive test in the midterm elections

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: November 3, 2026Country: United States

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United States: Donald Trump faces a decisive test in the midterm elections

Polling stations are opening across the United States for the midterm elections, the first nationwide vote since the November 2024 presidential election; more than 57 million Americans have already voted early, according to CBS News. Voters are choosing all 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 senators, while gubernatorial elections are taking place in 36 states. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers, and Democrats need at least 218 House seats and 51 Senate seats to take control. As Donald Trump reaches the midpoint of his second term, the results could shape his ability to pass legislation and pursue his agenda through January 2029.

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