What Are the US Midterm Elections on November 3?
The US midterm elections take place on November 3 and decide control of Congress. All 435 House seats, about one-third of the 100 Senate seats and numerous state governorships are up for grabs. The results can strengthen or weaken the President's agenda, depending on which party wins.
Context
Midterms are held about two years into a US president's term, and the party that wins seats can help pass or block the president's laws. US decisions on trade, visas and defence can affect India, so the results are worth following.
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