{
  "id": 17876530,
  "title": "US midterm elections 2026: all you need to know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-midterm-elections-2026-all-you-need-to-know",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-03T00:00:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
    "slug": "reuters-business-via-scmp",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3372793/us-midterm-elections-2026-all-you-need-know"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, November 3, Americans will cast their votes in midterm elections that could significantly impact the remaining two years of President Donald Trump's second term. Control of both chambers of Congress and 36 governorships is up for grabs. Polls indicate the Democrats have an advantage going into the election, but the outcome will depend on a handful of closely contested races. It is projected that more than 100 million people will vote, matching the 2022 midterms turnout. By October 12, a record $3.8 billion was spent on political advertising, according to Reuters.",
  "summary": "Americans go to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, in midterm elections that could reshape the final two years of Donald Trump’s second term as president. Control of both chambers of Congress is in play, along with 36 governorships. Polls suggest Democrats go into the vote with an advantage, but the outcome will hinge on a few dozen closely fought races. More than 100 million people are expected…",
  "key_points": [
    "Midterm elections on November 3 will impact President Trump's second term",
    "Democrats have polling advantage, but outcome depends on key races",
    "Record $3.8 billion spent on political advertising by October 12"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The high volume of political advertising and projected voter turnout signal a highly competitive battle for legislative control that will dictate the trajectory of the second Trump administration.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}