What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
US voters will decide whether Republicans will retain control of Congress or whether Democrats will rise up to stymie Trump’s agenda Donald Trump will still be US president on the morning of 4 November. But he could be facing a very different political landscape, depending on the results of the US midterm elections…
Covered by 13 sources from 8 countries. First reported by The Guardian ·
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Countdown to US midterm elections
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How to follow the US midterm elections on the BBC
Whether you plan to follow the US midterms on TV, radio or online, the BBC has you covered.
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Coverage details
13 outlets from 8 countries are covering this story: The Guardian, DW, The Sydney Morning Herald, NPR and 9 more. The Guardian published it first, on October 31, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Times of India, 3 days later.
Key names in the coverage: Trump, Iran, Congress, Washington and Tehran.
By country: United States (3), United Kingdom (2), Australia (2), India (2), Germany (1), France (1), Qatar (1), Nigeria (1). In total 44 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.
