# US midterms 2026: How state elections shape your life

https://mins.news/en/video/123963

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-31 20:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xOlNDsaZas

> With the 2026 US midterms approaching, attention is focused on control of Congress, but voters will also elect governors and state lawmakers and decide ballot measures. State-level outcomes can affect wages, abortion rights, clean water and future elections, with voters making different choices in places including Wisconsin, Iowa, Nevada and Missouri.

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