Three Ways the Midterms Could Move Markets
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Three Ways the 2026 Midterms Could Reshape Washington
There are three ways that the 2026 midterms might reshape Washington. Just a few small shifts could dramatically change the balance of power in Congress — and how the rest of Trump’s term plays out.
As Americans gear up to vote in midterm elections on 3 November, here are answers to some of the most asked questions
The 2026 US midterms will determine control of Congress and could significantly affect Donald Trump’s second-term agenda. While Republicans aim to retain power, Democrats could gain control of either chamber, increasing scrutiny of Trump and making it harder to pass his policies.
The US midterm elections on November 3, 2026, although not directly held to determine the president, could largely determine the course of the final two years of the Trump administration; a course that may continue with a cooperative Congress or a critical and restrictive House.
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