Polling, competitive races and the issues dominating the political debate will be central to the outcome of the upcoming US midterm elections, in a contest that is expected to shape Donald Trump’s final two years as president.
The election will be decided across a number of key races, with polling providing an indication of where the contest is most closely balanced. The political issues at stake will also influence voters and help determine which candidates and parties gain ground.
The result is likely to have significant consequences for the remainder of Mr Trump’s presidency. Control and political momentum emerging from the midterms will help define the environment in which his administration operates during its final two years.
An assessment of the election focuses on the polling, races and issues considered most important to the result. These factors will be watched closely as the campaign develops and voters prepare to decide the direction of US politics for the rest of the presidential term.
