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Trump, Vance and candidates campaign on last day before US midterms
Republicans and Democrats hold last rallies around the United States as polls point to a tight congressional race.
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Inflation, war and corruption: Will anger at Trump see Republicans punished at midterms?
Donald Trump and his Republican Party will make last-gasp pitches to US midterm voters Monday to hold back a predicted Democrat wave that could take over Congress and impose tight political constraints on the president for the first time in two years. With Trump's popularity at an historic low, many are predicting voters will punish the Republican Party at the polls. France 24's Philip Turle takes a closer look.
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What changes if Democrats win a majority in Congress?
Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for the US midterm elections, which could flip the majority in one or both houses of Congress from the Republicans to the Democrats. What would a Democratic majority mean for the country's political landscape, and how might Democrats move to keep President Donald Trump in check?
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Sour grapes? Dems shocked as Haley Stevens breaks ranks
France 24’s Fraser Jackson takes a look at the state of play one day ahead of crucial midterm elections in the US as both Democrats and Republicans make their final bids for votes. Meanwhile, Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens has rocked the state’s Senate race by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens lost the Michigan Democrats' Senate primary to El-Sayed in a bitterly contested race, leading some to accuse her of sour grapes.
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US midterms 2026 live: Trump, Democrats make final push amid Michigan rift
Republicans and Democrats nationwide make their final pitch to voters on the eve of US midterm elections.
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US midterm elections: North Carolina farmers hit hard by inflation
On the eve of the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump's unpopularity is impacting Republicans across the board. Many states with seats once considered Republican strongholds are now on shaky ground. One of them is North Carolina, a rural state where one in five jobs is tied to agriculture.
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Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race
A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans an unexpected boost in a critical US Senate race two days before midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum brings us more with this report.
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Trump makes final campaign push in final weekend before election
The US president rallied in states that Republicans previously won - showcasing how tight Tuesday's elections could be in determining control of Congress.
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‘Paycheck to paycheck’: Texas border voters shed parties amid economic woes
Voters reassess 2024 swing towards Trump as Republicans and Democrats grapple for Rio Grande Valley votes.
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'Atmosphere of fear': Trump moves to curtail voting rights ahead of the midterms
Americans vote on November 3 in midterm elections that could see Republicans lose control of Congress, endangering US President Donald Trump's legislative agenda. Under the US Constitution, elections are organized by the respective states – but that has not halted US President Donald Trump from trying to wield his influence ahead of the vote.
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Alaska Senate election: DOJ wants to 'segregate' all ballots for 2nd Sullivan candidate
The winner of the Alaska election could determine whether Republicans retain their majority in the U.S. Senate or if Democrats take control of the chamber.
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Texas Republicans accused of changing electoral rules ahead of midterms
With the US midterm elections approaching, Republicans in Texas are being accused of changing electoral rules in their favour. In Tarrant County, near Dallas, they've cut the number of election-day polling places by nearly 30 percent. The decision is being challenged in court and adds to last year's state-wide redistricting, a move designed to benefit Republicans. But the measures could also help galvanise the Democratic opposition. FRANCE 24's Pierrick Leurent reports, with Wassim Cornet.
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On the US border in Texas, Trump deportation drive galvanises midterm vote
Border issues helped propel Trump in the Rio Grande Valley in 2024. His deportation policies could bury Republicans.
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Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies
President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.
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Michigan's El-Sayed targeted by Republicans in midterms race: Will the religion card work?
What in the name of political free speech is off limits? Can you say whatever you want on the campaign trail, no matter how false or racist it is?
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Texas Republican group seeks to block certification of state’s election
Republicans in a Texas county have filed a lawsuit asking for ballots in the state's midterm races to be hand-counted.
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Why Michigan could decide the future of Trump’s presidency
Michigan has swung between Republicans and Democrats in the past three presidential elections.
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It's a 'socialist' bank — and North Dakota Republicans love it
Democratic socialist candidates have held up North Dakota's state-owned bank as a model to emulate.
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Speaker Mike Johnson calls election-transfer concerns ‘absurd’
Democrats and voting rights groups have raised concerns that President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans could challenge election results if they lose.
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US Midterms 2026: A history of gerrymandering
What does a salamander have to do with US elections? Dating back centuries, gerrymandering continues to play a role in American elections today. Used more often by Republicans in the modern era of voting, Democrats have also resorted to the tactic in the past decade. But what is gerrymandering, and why is it called that? FRANCE 24's Tanishk Saha explains.