# US midterm elections: What is at stake and why do they matter? Seven key questions answered

https://mins.news/en/item/118319

- BBC Chinese, 2026-10-28 00:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cmx2qg1nn1wlo/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> US voters will elect members of Congress on November 3. The outcome will determine whether Republicans retain control of Congress and affect Donald Trump’s ability to advance his policies for the rest of his term. All 435 House seats and 35 of the Senate’s 100 seats are up for election, alongside state contests. Economic pressures, immigration and AI regulation are key issues. A Democratic takeover of either chamber could obstruct Trump’s domestic plans and bring his administration under congressional scrutiny.

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