U.S. Midterm Elections: What You Need to Know
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On the night of next Tuesday into Wednesday, Americans will vote in the midterm elections. This is a legislative election held in the middle of the president's term. It does not allow voters to choose a new president, but it is very important for the country's political life.
During these elections, voters renew all the seats in the House of Representatives, which has 435 members. They also elect about one third of the senators. These votes determine which party will control each chamber of Congress, that is, the American Parliament. Congress votes on laws and the budget, and can oversee the actions of the government.
The midterm elections are often seen as a test for the sitting president and for his party. Historically, the president's party frequently loses seats in this vote. Voters can thus express their opinion on the policies pursued since the beginning of the term, particularly on the economy, immigration, and health care.
For French people, these elections may have indirect consequences. Decisions made in Washington influence trade, defense policy, and diplomatic relations between the United States and Europe. The results will therefore be closely watched, especially in the days following the vote, once the counting of ballots has been completed.
Sources: franceinfo
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