# Americans vote in midterms widely seen as referendum on Trump

https://mins.news/en/item/126668

- The Guardian, 2026-11-03 07:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/03/midterm-elections-americans-vote

> Voters are heading to the polls in an election widely viewed as a referendum on Donald Trump’s second presidency and a chance to curb his power. Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress, while Democrats hope to take them and cite concerns including affordability and the Iran war. The campaign has also been marked by Trump’s rallies and divisions among Democrats.

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