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US midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls in referendum on Trump’s agenda

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Lowe, Y. (2026, November 3). US midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls in referendum on Trump’s agenda. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/nov/03/midterm-elections-live-updates-voting

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The Guardian · collected 2026-11-03 · by Yohannes Lowe

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On November 3, 2026, Americans are voting in midterm elections that serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term. Early voting numbers have already broken records, and Democrats aim for unexpected victories in traditionally Republican districts due to widespread dissatisfaction with Trump's policies, including an unpopular war against Iran, economic inflation, and aggressive immigration enforcement. The election also raises concerns about democratic integrity amid efforts to restrict voting rights and gerrymander districts.
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On November 3, 2026, U.S. citizens voted in midterm elections that would determine the composition of Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. Polls indicated Democrats were well-positioned to gain control of at least one chamber of Congress, with Republicans defending their slim majorities. The election saw a projected Democratic victory by a margin of 11 percentage points, the largest swing in nearly two decades. Voting took place across various states like Vermont and New Jersey, as voters addressed concerns over cost-of-living issues influenced by Trump's policies such as his war against Iran and imposed tariffs. These midterms were seen as a referendum on President Trump’s presidency, significantly impacting his ability to make appointments and pursue policy initiatives in the final two years of his term.

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The administration has pursued an aggressive and cruel mass deportation policy, slashed federal government agencies and Medicaid funding, supported the restriction of abortion rights in many states, and expanded presidential power in unprecedented ways. And now, after months of gerrymandering, efforts to curtail voting rights, and scaremongering over election integrity as Republicans cling to power, also looming over this election is the question of whether Trump and his allies will accept the results.
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US midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls in referendum on Trump’s agenda · assertive framing

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It’s Tuesday 3 November, which means that after months of campaigning, debate and analysis, the critical US midterm elections that will take the political temperature of the nation halfway through Donald Trump’s second term – and determine the trajectory of the remainder of his presidency – are finally upon us. asserted
that → ’ → us
Americans, who have already voted early in record numbers, will decide the balance of power in Congress and, therefore, Trump’s ability to advance his agenda for the next two years. asserted
who → vote → years
With the US president almost unprecedentedly unpopular, Democrats are aiming for what would be stunning victories in seats where, for decades, turning blue would have been unthinkable. asserted
turning → aim → decades
Trump’s agenda has thrown the US into a deeply unpopular – and expensive – war alongside Israel against Iran, sparking a global energy crisis and regional conflict that remains unresolved. asserted
that → throw → crisis
The war has exacerbated inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, which had already been worsened by Trump’s chaotic tariff policies. asserted
which → exacerbate → policies
The un-affordability of basic living costs from groceries and gas to childcare, housing and healthcare has been a defining issue of this election, with concerns over the economy turning even deeply conservative seats competitive. asserted
seats → define → economy
The second Trump administration has also overseen violent surges of federal immigration enforcement across Democrat-led cities, deeply divisive operations that killed two Americans earlier this year. asserted
that → oversee → Americans
The administration has pursued an aggressive and cruel mass deportation policy, slashed federal government agencies and Medicaid funding, supported the restriction of abortion rights in many states, and expanded presidential power in unprecedented ways. And now, after months of gerrymandering, efforts to curtail voting rights, and scaremongering over election integrity as Republicans cling to power, also looming over this election is the question of whether Trump and his allies will accept the results. asserted
Trump → pursue → results
This will be a defining moment for American democracy, so stick with us as we bring you all the latest news, analyses and commentary as it all unfolds. asserted
it → stick → news
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