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US midterms 2026: Last-ditch appeal for Americans in London to vote in 'referendum on Trump'

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Cecil, N., & Reevey, L. (2026, November 3). US midterms 2026: Last-ditch appeal for Americans in London to vote in 'referendum on Trump'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/us-midterm-elections-donald-trump-senate-house-b1303292.html

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An article in the London Standard discusses efforts to encourage American expatriates in London to vote in the 2026 US midterm elections, which are seen as a referendum on President Trump's record. The piece highlights the complexities of voting from abroad and directs readers to votefromabroad.org for assistance. It also mentions that some voters have used private couriers to ensure their ballots arrive on time. The article touches on the contentious nature of this election, with both parties making final appeals, and notes that Democrats aim to regain control of the House and possibly the Senate, while Trump promises $5,000 to every adult US citizen if Republicans maintain control.

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As of November 3, 2026, the Democrats and Republicans are making final appeals to American expatriates in London ahead of the upcoming midterm elections on November 3. The election is being viewed as a referendum on President Donald Trump's record, with Democrats aiming to possibly seize control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Speaking to the London Standard, Mr. Scardino emphasized the complexities for overseas voters, noting that voting procedures vary by state—such as Oregon, New York State, or Florida. He advised using a non-partisan portal called votefromabroad.org to guide through the process based on their last U.S. residence. Given the high stakes and expense of these midterms, some voters have resorted to sending ballots via private couriers like FedEx or DHL to ensure timely arrival, while most states will still count ballots postmarked by election day.

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But the Democrats have faced their own challenges during the campaign with internal divisions, underlined by a fallout in the Michigan Senate race, and the president has sought to portray them as hard-Left extremists who pose a threat to the country.

right portrays Democrats as extreme left-wing threats
If the party was to gain one or both chambers it would be able to block legislation and launch investigations into the conduct of Trump’s White House.

left suggests investigation of Trump's administration is necessary

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Speaking to the London Standard, Mr Scardino said: “Voting is run by all 50 different states and when you're overseas you vote based on where you last lived in the US. asserted

you → speak → US

“So the state of Oregon may have a different system and balloting process than New York State or Florida...” uncertain

state → have → State

Given the complexities, he added: “So, there's a very easy non-partisan portal that you can go to called votefromabroad.org and you simply put in where you vote from, whatever state it is, and then it walks you through the process.” asserted

it → give → process

With the stakes so high in the midterms, which could see the Democrats seize control of the House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate, he added: “There are people I know that have sent their postal ballot back by private courier, Federal Express or DHL or whatever courier they might use because they want to be sure that it gets there. uncertain

it → see → courier

“Most places I believe will still count a ballot as long as it is postmarked by election day. asserted

it → believe → day

The parties have been making their final pitches for the November 3 races, which are being seen as a referendum on the controversial president’s record. asserted

which → make → record

Many people have already cast their ballot in the midterms, which are the most expensive in US history. asserted

which → cast → history

Read More The president has held rallies in traditional Republican strongholds in a bid to shore up support and boost turnout, and promised every adult US citizen $5,000 if his party kept control of both the House and Senate. asserted

party → read → House

But the Democrats have faced their own challenges during the campaign with internal divisions, underlined by a fallout in the Michigan Senate race, and the president has sought to portray them as hard-Left extremists who pose a threat to the country. asserted

who → face → country

If the party was to gain one or both chambers it would be able to block legislation and launch investigations into the conduct of Trump’s White House. asserted

it → gain → House

However, the president would still have executive authority in key areas and the power of veto, which could frustrate his opponents’ efforts on Capitol Hill. uncertain

which → have → Hill

Meanwhile, Trump has said he would not hesitate to give pardons to those around him to protect them from potential criminal liability. asserted

he → say → liability

He told a New York Post podcast: “I would if I needed to, sure.” asserted

I → tell → podcast

He pointed to the amnesties granted by former president Joe Biden to family members, administration officials and politicians, including those who investigated the January 6 attack on the US Capitol in 2021. asserted

who → point → 2021

* Republicans Overseas UK have been contacted for comment. asserted

UK → contact → comment

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