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Affordability, AI and Iran: Americans on the key issues guiding their midterm votes

The Guardian UK Saturday 31 October 2026, 13:00 UTC By Maya Yang 1 min read
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Guardian readers share their concerns and disillusionment with the political climate under Trump as elections loomMillions of Americans will head to the polls on 3 November in elections that will determine control of the Republican-held House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships of 36 states. The midterms come amid mounting public frustration over issues ranging from the rising cost of living and immigration to the climate crisis, artificial intelligence, big tech and...

Guardian readers share their concerns and disillusionment with the political climate under Trump as elections loom

Millions of Americans will head to the polls on 3 November in elections that will determine control of the Republican-held House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships of 36 states.

The midterms come amid mounting public frustration over issues ranging from the rising cost of living and immigration to the climate crisis, artificial intelligence, big tech and the US’s overseas wars. Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 36%, according to a New York Times/Siena poll conducted this month.

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