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What are the US midterms? A simple guide

US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

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Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of CongressIn-person voting for this year’s midterm elections is beginning, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide who they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

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