Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Oct 31
US Voters Decide Congress and 36 Governorships in November 3 Midterms
Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Oct 31

US Voters Decide Congress and 36 Governorships in November 3 Midterms

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Oct 31

Summary

  • November 3 midterm elections will determine control of the House, Senate, 36 governorships and state legislatures, setting the stakes for Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
  • Nine voters interviewed across the country pointed to a polarized national mood, weighing extremism in both parties, trust in whether the vote will be free and fair, and what they want Congress to do first.
  • Several Democratic and anti-Trump voters said they want investigations or impeachment efforts if their side wins, while Republican and Maga-aligned voices defended Trump allies and rejected some criticism.
  • The voter panel also highlighted broader anxieties about institutions and leadership, including reactions to defense secretary Pete Hegseth, offering a snapshot of sentiment just days before ballots are cast.

Insights

What do election safeguards really protect against, and why do many voters still feel uneasy before results are certified?