On November 3, the US will hold mid-term congressional elections, which will largely determine how freely Donald Trump will be able to pursue his policies in the remaining two years of his presidency. Americans will have to elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 senators. Republicans now control both chambers, but their margins are slim. Democrats need only win four more seats in each chamber to change the balance of power in Congress. The main issue of the election campaign was the economy, especially the rising cost of living. According to polls, the Democrats are ahead of the Republicans: 53% to 44%. 32% of Americans approve of Trump's job performance, while only 20% support his measures to fight inflation. However, the national ratings do not guarantee Democrats a majority in Congress. The result of the fight for the House of Representatives will be determined in competitive districts. Republicans are betting on tax breaks, tightening immigration policy and protecting Trump's economic policies. Democrats focused on housing costs, health insurance and the need to strengthen congressional control over the White House.

On November 3, the US will hold mid-term congressional elections, which will largely determine how freely Donald Trump will be able to pursue his policies in the remaining two years of his presidency. Americans will have to elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 senators. Republicans now control both chambers, but their margins are slim. Democrats need only win four more seats in each chamber to change the balance of power in Congress. The main issue of the election campaign was the economy, especially the rising cost of living. According to polls, the Democrats are ahead of the Republicans: 53% to 44%. 32% of Americans approve of Trump's job performance, while only 20% support his measures to fight inflation. However, the national ratings do not guarantee Democrats a majority in Congress. The result of the fight for the House of Representatives will be determined in competitive districts. Republicans are betting on tax breaks, tightening immigration policy and protecting Trump's economic policies. Democrats focused on housing costs, health insurance and the need to strengthen congressional control over the White House.