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The US is holding its midterm elections — DW looks at how that works and which races to watch

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Bleiker, C. (2026, November 3). The US is holding its midterm elections — DW looks at how that works and which races to watch. Deutsche Welle. https://www.dw.com/en/the-us-is-holding-its-midterm-elections-dw-looks-at-how-that-works-and-which-races-to-watch/a-79789932?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf

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Deutsche Welle · collected 2026-11-03 · by Carla Bleiker

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On November 3, 2026, Americans voted in the midterm elections, which were critical for determining whether Republicans would retain their control over the House and Senate during President Donald Trump's second term. These elections, held every two years midway through a presidential term, saw Democrats aiming to gain control of both chambers to constrain Trump’s legislative agenda. Key issues included domestic policies, trade tactics, and foreign policy impacts on global markets like diesel prices and utility costs. The outcome would significantly influence the final two years of Trump's presidency and affect financial markets globally, particularly impacting Canadian retirement savings.

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🔮 On November 3, United States citizens will vote in the midterm elections.
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🔮 On November 3, United States citizens will vote in the midterm elections.
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🔮 On November 3, United States citizens will vote in the midterm elections.
🔮 The elections on November 3 will decide whether more or fewer women will sit in the US Congress over the next two years.
2026-10-10 · assertive framing · US midterms: Women candidates could make history
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