Democrats seek control of Congress as US midterm voting approaches
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Americans will vote on Nov. 3 in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress, with nearly 40 million mail-in and early in-person ballots cast by Oct. 29, according to CNA, citing NBC News.
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, alongside governorships and other offices. Republicans currently hold a 218-214 House majority and a 53-47 Senate advantage. CNA reported that Democrats need net gains of four seats in each chamber to take control. Polling cited by Al Jazeera gave Democrats an average eight-point House and Senate lead.
Inflation and living costs, immigration policy and the Iran war are among voters’ leading concerns, experts told CNA. Campaign debate has also focused on anti-Muslim rhetoric by Republican candidates and officials. Middle East Eye reported that President Donald Trump and other Republicans have targeted Muslim officeholders and candidates, including Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. France24 likewise highlighted Republican attacks centering on El-Sayed’s religion.
A Democratic victory in either chamber could constrain Trump’s domestic agenda through Congress’s budget, subpoena and appointment powers, although the president retains substantial authority over foreign policy, military force and tariffs. Analysts interviewed by Al Jazeera said Democratic gains would not fundamentally alter upcoming European elections, but could encourage complacency about Europe’s far-right movements or prompt Trump to increase pressure on Ukraine to reach an agreement with Russia.
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