# Key battlegrounds in U.S. midterms as parties vie for control of Congress

https://mins.news/en/video/111981

- VOA Chinese, 2026-10-23 01:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1kiydn2sO8

> The U.S. midterms on Nov. 3 will put control of both chambers of Congress at stake. Although hundreds of seats are up for election, the outcome may hinge on a handful of closely contested districts. Senate races drawing attention include Alaska, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina and Texas. In Maine, Republican Susan Collins is seeking reelection; in Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers for the open seat left by retiring Democratic senator Gary Peters.

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