Democrats seek Senate majority in US midterms as Trump approval falls
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The Guardian reports that Americans are voting in the 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats seeking to regain Senate control from Republicans by winning at least four seats. The outlet states that Democrats lost their majority in 2024 when voters re-elected Trump and gave Republicans 53 seats. The Guardian says the first result has been called, with Democratic incumbent Mark Warner winning the Virginia Senate race. It adds that Trump’s falling approval ratings, driven by dissatisfaction over the economy and his decision to attack Iran, have boosted Democratic prospects in states including Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Texas, Kansas, Iowa and South Carolina. [1]
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- Democrats aim to retake Senate from Republicans as Americans go to polls
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