# Free and fair? The midterms and the state of US democracy

https://mins.news/en/item/126038

- France 24, 2026-11-02 19:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20261102-free-and-fair-the-midterms-and-the-state-of-us-democracy

> How far will the US president go if Republicans lose Tuesday’s midterms? The questions include campaign promises that appear to count only if Republicans win, the Justice Department’s involvement in races, possible White House influence, and how ballots will be counted. The piece also asks what has changed since Trump’s “stop the steal” rhetoric preceded the January 6, 2021 storming of the US Capitol.

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