Midterm elections are almost always a referendum on the president and his party — in this case, President Donald Trump, two years into his return to Washington. Much of the national spotlight will be on the fight for Congress. Can Democrats ride cost of living concerns and frustration with the president to majorities in the House and Senate, or do Republicans, aided by a friendly map, successfully make the case for their agenda? But there are critical contests down the ballot in each state, and a number of high-profile races for governor that could have implications for the next presidential election, as well as issues like abortion access and data centers.
\n\nThe fight for Congress is playing out largely on Republican-held turf — districts and states that President Trump won in 2024. But historic headwinds and an increasingly gloomy political environment for the president's party have made Democrats optimistic about their ability to win, even in unexpected places.
\n\n35 Senate seats are up for election on November 3
\n\nDemocrats need a net gain of four seats to win control. To get to a majority, Democrats must win in multiple states that Trump won, some by double digits, in 2024.
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