US midterms: How losing Congress could affect Trump’s last two years — Report

The upcoming November 3 midterm elections in the United States are crucial for determining the fate of President Donald Trump's last two years in office, as Democrats aim to reclaim control of Congress from the Republican Party. Both chambers of Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate, are currently held by Republicans, and the elections will decide if they maintain their hold on the legislature. The BBC reports that the success or failure of Trump's final two years could hinge on the results.

Primary focus will be on selecting House and Senate members in various government levels, with voters mainly concentrating on electing representatives and senators. Key states that could decide control of Congress include those where Democrats are targeting Republican-held seats, aiming to gain the necessary majority. In the House of Representatives, all 435 seats are up for election, with the Republican majority currently at 218, requiring Democrats to win 5 out of 21 toss-up districts to secure control.

The Senate presents a different scenario, with Republicans holding 53 of the 100 seats, and Democrats needing to win 4 out of 35 toss-up seats, along with 4 other likely or leaning Democratic seats, to reach 51 and take control.