# Could Trump lose Congress? The 2026 midterms explained

https://mins.news/en/video/120062

- BBC News, 2026-10-29 01:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPqhFpXvbu4

> With US midterm elections approaching and control in Washington at stake, this explainer outlines what the elections involve, who is running and what voters are focused on. It also considers what Democratic or Republican victories could mean and when results may become known.

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