Politics

US Voters Head to the Polls in Midterms Amid Inflation and Economy Pessimism

Persistent inflation and high interest rates weigh on the mood of American voters on the eve of an election that renews Congress and could deal a defeat to Donald Trump's administration.

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Published November 2, 2026, 10:08 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

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What happened: American voters go to the polls to renew Congress and state governments amid economic concerns.
Who is affected: Voters, political parties, and the United States federal administration.
What changes: The election result could transfer control of the House or Senate to the Democrats and make it harder to pass Donald Trump's legislative agenda.

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