Six Big Questions Ahead of US Midterm Elections
The US midterm elections will decide who controls Congress, and voters' concerns about the cost of living and the war with Iran may shape the result. Democrats need to win seats to challenge the Republican majority and scrutinise the administration more closely. Election day could also see disruptions.
Context
Context: Congress has two chambers, and the midterms are held two years into a US president's term, when all House seats and some Senate seats are up for election. Control of either chamber affects how much a president can pass into law.
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