# Three months until US midterm elections; winning over independents is key

https://mins.news/en/item/12139

- NHK News, 2026-08-02 20:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015194541000

> The US midterm elections are now three months away. They will give voters an opportunity to express their assessment of the Trump administration. The Republican and Democratic parties are expected to compete closely for majorities in both chambers of Congress. Expanding support among independent voters is becoming a central focus for both parties.

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