Politics
US midterm elections set for November 3; Republicans hold 53 Senate seats
Voting is set for November 3, and an early October poll average showed Democrats ahead by 8.2 points.
The short version
- US midterm elections are scheduled for November 3.[The Guardian]
- Republicans currently hold 53 Senate seats to 47 for Democrats and independents who caucus with them.[The Guardian]
- A RealClearPolitics average of national generic polls showed Democrats ahead by 8.2 points in early October.[The Guardian]
- Inflation rose from 3% when Trump took office to 3.7% last month.[Associated Press]
Key facts
- US midterm elections will be held on November 3.[The Guardian]
- Republicans hold 53 Senate seats, against 47 for Democrats and independents who caucus with them.[The Guardian]
- Inflation was 3% when Trump took office and reached 3.7% last month.[Associated Press]
- A RealClearPolitics average of national generic polls showed Democrats leading by 8.2 points in early October.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The early October generic poll average may not reflect the final outcome of the November 3 vote.[The Guardian]
- Results may not be known on election night, according to Guardian reporting.[The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- What are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?The Guardian - US
- Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm electionsAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press