2018 Midterm Elections

The 2018 Midterm Elections in the United States took place on November 6, and they occur halfway through President Donald Trump's four-year term. Voters elected members of Congress, including all 435 House of Representatives seats and 35 Senate seats, as well as governors and state legislators. These elections are important because they can shift the balance of power in Congress, impacting national policy and legislation. The Democrats gained control of the House, allowing them to block some of the President's initiatives, while Republicans maintained control of the Senate. Overall, the elections reflected a highly engaged and polarized political climate.