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Americans vote in midterms that could end Republican control of Congress
Americans vote in midterms that could cost Trump his hold on Congress, with Democrats favoured in the House and the Senate in play.
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Democrats: 3 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Americans vote in midterms that could end Republican control of Congress. Key developments, background and…
3 stories on Democrats since 20 October 2026; the latest was published on 3 November 2026.
Key developments
- Americans vote in midterms that could end Republican control of CongressAll 435 House seats, 35 of 100 Senate seats and 36 governorships are on the ballot on Tuesday.
- US midterms 2026: what is at stake for Trump and CongressRepublicans hold the House 218-214 and the Senate 53-47; Democrats need net gains of four seats in each to take control.
- Trump's approval falls to record low of 31% before US midtermsOnly 31 percent of Americans approve of Trump's performance, the lowest in either of his terms, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
Americas
US midterms 2026: what is at stake for Trump and Congress
Americans vote on November 3 for the House, a third of the Senate and 36 governors, with Trump's approval at a record low and $3.8bn spent on ads.
Americas
Trump's approval falls to record low of 31% before US midterms
A Reuters/Ipsos poll put Trump's approval at a record low of 31%, with Democrats 12 points ahead, as he warned Kansans the US would 'burn' like France.