A simple guide to the US midterms

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US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

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  • US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:40:58 UTC.

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