Politics · 1 d ago
Americans vote in midterms that will decide control of Congress
Approve of Trump
38%
View Democrats positively
29%
Voters say the cost of living is their top concern, with food and fuel prices up partly because of tariffs and the war with Iran. Final polls put Donald Trump's approval around 38 per cent, while 29 per cent view the Democratic Party positively.
Senate races to watch
- Michigan
- Texas
- Ohio
- Iowa
- Maine
Democrats are favoured to win the House of Representatives; in the Senate, where 35 seats are up, they need a net gain of four. The close races include Michigan, Texas, Ohio, Iowa and Maine.
Early votes already cast
57 million voters
A record 57 million people had already voted early, and about US$11 billion was spent on campaign advertising.
And us?
In Michigan, both Senate candidates oppose the tariffs on Canadian goods: Republican Mike Rogers calls for an end to the trade war, and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed calls them "dumb." Auto tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles double to 50 per cent if there is no trade deal by January 2027.
