Elections started in the US: Will Trump become "Mr. Veto"?
Gasoline prices have risen, the war with Iran has not ended, and support for President Donald Trump among Americans has approached its lowest level. Under such circumstances, midterm elections are taking place in the US.
Elections have begun in the US: Will Trump turn into "Mr. Veto"?
Midterm elections are being held today, November 3, in the US. They are held in the middle of a presidential term and are often viewed as an assessment of the administration's performance.
In the election, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate, and 36 state governorships are up for vote.
Currently, Republicans control both chambers of Congress. In the House of Representatives, they hold 218 seats to the Democrats' 214, with one independent representative and two vacant seats. In the Senate, the ratio is 53 to 47 in favor of the Republicans, with two independent senators caucusing with the Democrats.
To secure a majority, Democrats need 218 seats in the House of Representatives and 51 seats in the Senate.
If the Senate is split 50-50, the tie-breaking vote will be cast by Republican Vice President J.D. Vance.
However, history is not on the Republicans' side. According to Reuters, in all but two midterm elections since World War II, the president's party has lost ground in Congress. Initial results will begin arriving on the morning of November 4, Tashkent time.
Polls and independent analysts consider the Democrats favorites in the House of Representatives, while the battle for the Senate remains open.
In a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on November 2, 46 percent of respondents wanted Democrats to control Congress, while 38 percent preferred Republicans. A week earlier, this gap stood at 11 points.
The issue concerning voters most is high prices.
For 78 percent of poll respondents, the rising cost of living is a very important or the most important issue when voting.