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CNA Explains: Why do the US midterm elections matter?

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Published 30 Oct 2026, 9:00 am·57 min ago·1 min read

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Plenty is at stake in this midterm election as the Democrats try to win back control in the US Congress.

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US Midterm Elections Approach Amid Security and Economic Concerns

Voters prepare to cast ballots in the US midterm elections as campaigns address security threats, economic pressures, and international relations.

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