Americans vote in midterm elections as referendum on Trump agenda
Polls open across the US for elections that will determine which party controls Congress for the remainder of Trump's second term.
At a glance
- Midterm elections determine which party will control Congress for the remainder of Trump's second term
- Record numbers of Americans voted early ahead of election day
- Democrats are targeting traditionally Republican-held seats
- The elections serve as a measure of public sentiment on Trump's agenda
Voters across the United States are casting ballots in midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress and shape the trajectory of Donald Trump's second term as president. The elections come after record early voting numbers and months of campaigning.
While Trump is not on the ballot, the elections are being framed as a referendum on the direction of the country under Republican leadership. Democrats are targeting seats in areas where such victories would have been historically unlikely.
Why it matters
Midterm results will determine Trump's ability to advance his legislative agenda and the political direction of the country for the next two years.
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