A week before the US elections, it is clear that the Democrats are almost certain to capture the House of Representatives. The Senate will be decided in four or five states where the difference is within the margin of error of the polls. The Democrats' chances there are slightly higher, but they have no guarantee. On November 3, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for re-election. Republicans currently have 53 seats in the Senate. To get a majority, Democrats need to return four. Early voting is already underway, millions have voted. Normally, with a rating like that, the president's party loses badly in the midterm elections. When asked which party they will vote for, the Democrats lead by about 8 points: 52.5% to 44.5%. That's more than in 2018, when Democrats took back the House. The problem with the bureau is almost solved. The Senate will be decided by a number of states. The result in the Senate may not be announced on election night, but in a few days. In competitive countries, the results are likely to be disputed. For Donald Trump, under these conditions, a scandal of the election is the only chance to save face. His main hopes are that the Democrats will not be able to win several states and the balance in the Senate will be more or less acceptable.