{
  "id": 17194145,
  "title": "US midterm elections: key races, poll numbers, and party control",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/us-midterm-elections-key-races-poll-numbers-and-party-control",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T07:24:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/9bil0bh7h"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Americans will vote in the November 3 midterm elections, with Democrats aiming to gain control of Congress. Polls show Democrats leading Republicans, but President Donald Trump's approval ratings are at historic lows. The elections, held during the midpoint of Trump's term, could reshape Congress and determine party control in various states. All 435 House seats are up for election every two years, and Democrats need to gain three seats to secure a majority. Currently, Republicans hold a slim majority of 220-215. In the Senate, 35 seats are contested, including special elections in Florida and Ohio. Republicans maintain a 53-47 majority, including two independents who caucus with Democrats. Democrats need to win four seats to take control, while a 50-50 split would make the Vice President's vote decisive. Governors will be elected in 36 states, and 6,139 state legislature seats are up for grabs. Polls indicate Democrats leading Republicans by 53% to 41% among registered voters, with Democrats also leading among independents. Trump's approval ratings range from 32% to 41% in recent polls, with his lowest approval at 31% according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.",
  "summary": "Americans vote in the November 3 midterms, with Democrats aiming to flip Congress as polls show them ahead and Trump’s approval at historic lows.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}