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US voters: what are the issues that will decide your vote in the midterm elections?

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Millions of Americans are set to vote in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3, with control of Congress and several state governorships at stake. A recent poll from the New York Times/Siena College shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 36%, with voters particularly concerned about his management of the economy, rising living costs, and the Iran conflict. The article invites readers to share their views on what issues are crucial for them in making their voting decisions.
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On November 3, millions of Americans will cast ballots in the midterm elections to determine control over the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as governorships in 36 states. According to an October poll by the New York Times/Siena College, former President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to 36%, with voters citing frustration over his management of economic issues, rising costs of living, and the ongoing war with Iran. The upcoming election will largely hinge on these key concerns among voters.

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3 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 On 3 November, millions of Americans will vote in the midterm elections to decide control of the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships in 36 states.
2026-10-27 · assertive framing · US voters: what are the issues that will decide your vote in the midterm elections?
🔮 The US midterm elections that will decide control of the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships in 36 states, are just one week away.
2026-10-27 · mixed framing · Gen Z voters: tell us what is guiding your vote in the US midterm elections?
🔮 It could be seen in your job or at your local grocery store, something you notice at your children’s school or out in your community.
2026-10-15 · mixed framing · People in the US: what is your personal ‘recession indicator’?
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Gen Z voters: tell us what is guiding your vote in the US midterm elections?
2026-10-27 · The Guardian
People in the US: what is your personal ‘recession indicator’?
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Americans Iran Senate the House of Representatives the New York Times/Siena College

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Americans NORP · 2× Donald Trump’s PERSON · 1× Iran GPE · 1× Senate ORG · 1× the House of Representatives ORG · 1× the New York Times/Siena College ORG · 1×

Narrative

In an October poll by the New York Times/Siena College, Donald Trump’s approval rating sank to 36%, with most respondents expressing frustration over his handling of the US economy, the cost of living and the Iran war.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-30
🔮 On 3 November, millions of Americans will vote in the midterm elections to decide control of the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships in 36 states.
2026-10-30 · The Guardian
US voters: what are the issues that will decide your vote in the midterm elections? · assertive framing

Claims (5 extracted, 0 hedged)

On 3 November, millions of Americans will vote in the midterm elections to decide control of the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships in 36 states. asserted
millions → vote → states
In an October poll by the New York Times/Siena College, Donald Trump’s approval rating sank to 36%, with most respondents expressing frustration over his handling of the US economy, the cost of living and the Iran war. asserted
respondents → sink → living
We’d like to hear from all Americans of voting age about their thoughts on the midterm elections. asserted
We → like → elections
What are the main issues that will decide your vote and why? asserted
that → decide → vote
If you’re having trouble using the form click here. asserted
you → have → form
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