# What are the US midterm elections? A simple guide

https://mins.news/en/item/90603

- BBC Chinese, 2026-10-08 01:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cq5ynx00d4leo/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> US voters will go to the polls on November 3 in an election that could significantly affect the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency. Midterms determine which party controls Congress, with all House seats and 35 Senate seats up for election, as well as state offices in much of the country. The economy, immigration and AI regulation are key issues. A Democratic takeover of either chamber could hinder Trump’s legislative agenda.

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