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November elections kick into high gear
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The gist
US midterm campaigns intensify with control of Congress at stake. Democrats need four Senate seats to reclaim majority.
Background
The November elections in the US will determine control of Congress, with high stakes for President Trump's agenda. Democrats are leveraging Trump's unpopularity and high inflation to gain ground. Republicans are defending a narrow House majority and need to hold the Senate.
How it unfolded
- Sep 3, 2026Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail voting plan; first mail ballots set to be mailed Friday.
- Sep 3, 2026Trump hosts vulnerable GOP candidates at White House Rose Garden dinner.
- Sep 6, 2026Guardian reports campaigns kick into high gear with control of Congress in balance.
Who’s saying what
- Democrats
- They aim to use Trump's unpopularity and inflation to win control of Congress.
- Republicans
- They emphasize secure elections and warn of Democratic investigations and deadlock if they lose.
- Analysts
- The stakes are high: losing either chamber could limit Trump's agenda and give Democrats investigative power.