Politics

US voters head to midterm polls focused on cost of living and Trump's leadership

Polls indicate that 48% of voters consider the cost of living the deciding factor, while 49% report a decline in family finances since early 2025.

Update: this has now happened. Read: Trump blames US midterms defeat on Iran war and gas prices

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Published November 3, 2026, 11:05 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

People walking in line inside a gymnasium serving as a polling station. — Voters at a polling station in the United States Photo: Reprodução/G1

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What happened: American voters are casting ballots to determine control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Who is affected: Citizens of the United States and the administration of President Donald Trump.
What changes: The composition of Congress will be altered, influencing the final two years of the presidential term.

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