In brief

• The article covers the November 3 US midterm elections for Congress.
• Democrats need three additional House seats to take control, and polls suggest good chances.
• Trump said he may become a "veto president" if Democrats win a majority.

Election day and what is at stake

The United States holds midterm elections for Congress on Tuesday, November 3. Voters will choose one third of the Senate and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives (Вотум (не)довіри Трампу: проміжні вибори до Конгресу - чи вдасться демократам взяти обидві палати і що отримає Україна – TSN). The result will show whether Republicans keep control of both chambers during the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.

Democrats' prospects in the House

Most polls indicate that Democrats have good chances of winning the three additional seats needed to take control of the House (Трамп визнав, що демократи можуть виграти вибори, і заявив, що ветуватиме законопроєкти – Українська правда). Voter concern over the high cost of living and the war involving Iran has weighed on Republican candidates in several districts that have traditionally backed the party.

The Senate race

Democrats have grown more confident about the Senate, where polling in seven races shows only a narrow gap between candidates. Republican strategists counter that their internal data show a more competitive picture, with many key contests still undecided or within reach.

Trump's warning on vetoes

Trump acknowledged that Democrats could win and said he may have to become a "veto president" if they gain a majority. He argued that a Democratic-led chamber would send bills he would reject, and that the two sides would eventually negotiate after one or two months of vetoes. The remark was seen as a rare admission that his party could lose ground.

Campaign and political context

Trump has campaigned continuously, visiting states that have long been Republican strongholds but where the party now faces greater difficulties. In his speeches he has maintained that the country has the "best economy in history" and that polls do not accurately reflect Republican voters.

Key figures at a glance

| Race | Seats up | Status | |---|---|---| | House of Representatives | 435 (all seats) | Democrats need three additional seats for a majority | | Senate | One third of seats | Seven races show a narrow polling gap |

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