2026 Midterms: A Referendum on Trump's Second Term Amid Rising Discontent
Voters head to the polls on a Tuesday to decide if Washington will shift power, while anger over high prices and the Iran conflict fuels the debate.
The 2026 midterm elections are set for a Tuesday, and for many voters this is a clear referendum on President Donald Trump's second term.
Americans are heading to the ballot to decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington, a decision fueled by anger over soaring prices and a war with Iran that many view as unpopular.
Key Senate, House and gubernatorial races will shape the outcome, making every local contest a piece of the national puzzle.
Original reporting
ABC News
High-stakes midterms are test for future of Congress and Trump's presidency
Here’s a look at some key Senate, House and gubernatorial races to watch that could help define the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Midterm elections come to a close in referendum on Trump's presidency
Midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term are coming to a close. Americans angry over high prices and an unpopular war with Iran decide on Tuesday whether to drastically shift power in Washington.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- The 2026 midterm elections are being held on a Tuesday.
- The midterm elections are described by PBS News as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term.
- ABC News reported that key Senate, House and gubernatorial races could help define the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Donald Trump is the President of the United States and is in his second term.
- Americans are voting on whether to drastically shift power in Washington, according to PBS News.
- PBS News reported that Americans are angry over high prices and an unpopular war with Iran.
- The midterm elections take place in 2026.
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