Americans vote in midterm elections seen as referendum on Trump
Democrats seek to gain seats in House and Senate as voters weigh in on the president's second term.
At a glance
- Democrats are projected to retake control of the House
- Control of the Senate remains uncertain
- Democrats need three House seats and four Senate seats to gain control of both chambers
- The election is widely seen as a referendum on Trump's second presidency
Americans are voting in midterm elections widely viewed as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term. Control of both the House and Senate, currently held by Republicans, is at stake. Democrats need to gain three seats in the House and four in the Senate to take control of both chambers.
The outcome will affect Trump's ability to pass legislation. Both parties have made final appeals to voters ahead of the election.
Why it matters
The results will determine the balance of power in Congress and affect the president's legislative agenda for the remainder of his term.
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