US voters share why they cast their ballots – from frustration with Trump to affordability concerns
‘It’s the disregard for the rule of law. It just seems like they’re thumbing their nose at it’ In the battleground state of Maine , Todd Cox, 63, has supported the state’s incumbent Republican senator Susan Collins not once, but twice, in previous elections. Not this time. On Tuesday, Cox, a technology professional, cast his vote for Collins’ Democratic challenger Troy Jackson – driven not by…
An AP survey reveals that voters are increasingly dissatisfied with the current state of the country, with approximately three-quarters expressing they feel "angry" or "dissatisfied." According to The Korea Times, roughly 6 in 10 voters deeply disapprove of President Donald Trump's presidency, and about 6 in 10 attribute higher than usual prices to his policies rather than factors outside his control.
The economy and the state of US democracy have emerged as primary concerns for voters. France 24 reports that about 4 in 10 respondents named the economy as the most important issue, while 3 in 10 prioritized the state of democracy, ranking these concerns above immigration or crime. The Indian Express notes that 75% of those polled described the economy as poor or not so good.
As midterm elections held on November 3 progress, voters are deciding the control of all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats. The Indian Express reports that voters are also choosing governors in 36 states. While Republicans currently hold both chambers of Congress, Democrats require a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats to take control.
Brief written by urgent.news from France 24, The Korea Times, The Guardian US, The Indian Express, The Mainichi — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
