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US midterms and global conflicts

First reported Nov 1, 8:32 AM ET · Latest Nov 3, 9:26 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 3, 12:06 PM ET

Where things stand

Donald Trump's Republicans currently control the US Congress, but that could change after the midterm elections, Deutsche Welle reports.

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Facts

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  • Reported More than 50 million votes were cast in the US midterm elections. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “More than 50 million votes cast in US midterm elections” — Al Jazeera
  • Reported A record number of early votes was cast in the US midterm elections. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “A record number of early votes is cast as both parties campaign” — Al Jazeera

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Timeline

What changed: More than 50 million early votes have been cast as both parties campaign ahead of Tuesday’s polls, Al Jazeera reports.

How this story developed

  1. New More than 50 million votes were cast in the US midterm elections. A record number of early votes was cast in the US midterm elections.

Every report, newest first

  1. What US midterm elections mean for Ukraine, Iran and elsewhere — Deutsche Welle

    Donald Trump's Republicans control the US Congress, but that could change after the midterm elections. The outcome of the ballot will not only impact domestic policy but also conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.

  2. More than 50 million votes cast in US midterm elections: What does it mean? — Al Jazeera

    A record number of early votes is cast as both parties campaign before Tuesday's polls.

Questions

  • How the final election outcomes will alter US positions on conflicts in Europe and the Middle East remains unclear. Open

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More: background

The US midterm elections decide which party holds the House of Representatives and the Senate, shaping US foreign policy. Early voting allows voters to cast ballots before Election Day, and this cycle has seen a record number of such votes.

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