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US Department of Justice expands its probe into Alaska’s US Senate election
The Trump administration is doubling down on allegations Democrats stood up a 'spoiler' candidate against Republicans.
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Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Collins
Ossoff is re-elected to a second term, winning a key seat for Democrats as the party tries to retake the Senate.
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Stevie Wonder endorses Abdul El-Sayed
American singer Stevie Wonder has delivered a last minute endorsement of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for the US Senate.
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Texans vote in most expensive Senate race in US history
Pivotal Texas race for US Senate breaks spending records, with $573.2m poured into Paxton and Talarico campaigns.
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Michigan voters face crucial choice as Trump’s grip on Congress is tested
Michigan’s closely contested Senate race and voter concerns over the economy are putting Trump’s control of Washington.
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Michigan US Senate race: Rogers, El-Sayed urge turnout for critical race
Abdul El-Sayed hopes to become the first Muslim US senator as Michigan's Senate race reaches its critical final hours.
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US midterms: Talarico seeks to break Democrats' 30-year losing streak in Texas
In Texas, Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading the polls ahead of a high-stakes US Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton. The contest is one of the most closely watched battles of the midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to end a 30-year losing streak in the state. FRANCE 24's Andrés Espinal reports from Austin, Texas.
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US Midterms: Texas Democrat Talarico holds last rally ahead of vote
Texas Democratic nominee James Talarico held a final rally Monday ahead of US midterm elections on November 3. His race against Republican Ken Paxton could determine which party holds a majority in the Senate. If Talarico wins, it will be the first time a Texas Senate seat's turned blue since 1988.
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US midterms: All eyes on crucial Michigan Senate race
In the US midterm elections, the Senate race in Michigan has been one of the most closely watched in the country. It took an unexpected turn on Sunday after Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Both candidates made their final pitches to voters during campaign rallies on Monday evening, November 2. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports.
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US midterms: Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed becomes Democrats' rising star
In the US midterm elections, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are testing two sharply different strategies to win over voters in one of the nation's premier swing states on Tuesday, November 3, in a closely watched race that could determine control of the Senate. Progressive candidate El-Sayed has so far outpolled his Republican rival and is emerging as one of the Democratic Party's rising stars.
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US midterm elections: A referendum on President Donald Trump?
Americans deliver their verdict on Donald Trump's tumultuous first term in midterm elections that threaten to shatter his grip on Washington, with Democrats poised to seize the House and within striking distance of the Senate.
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Alaska Senate candidates trade accusations ahead of election
Alaska Senate candidates trade accusations ahead of election
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Could Texas turn blue? Democrat James Talarico takes on Republican establishment
In a state that has long been a Republican stronghold, Democratic candidate for the US Senate, James Talaricois is carrying the hopes of what once seemed unlikely: Texas turning blue. The former schoolteacher and Presbyterian seminarian has been doing well in polls against Republican Ken Paxton, the longtime state attorney general whose legal troubles have cast a shadow over his campaign.
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'Hopefully we make history': El-Sayed fires up Michigan Democrats on eve of crucial US Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed, the doctor vying for a crucial US Senate seat for the Democrats, made his closing pitch to Michigan voters at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit, in one of America's poorest communities. The left-wing former medical administrator has drawn huge crowds at campaign rallies across Michigan with his promise to make healthcare free for all Americans. FRANCE 24's team reports from Michigan.
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Senate candidates in Iowa deliver final appeals for midterm elections
Republican candidate Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek make their final campaign push in Iowa.
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Georgia Senate candidates make final appeals ahead of US midterms
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican opponent Mike Collins made their final appeals to voters in Georgia.
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US midterms live: East coast polling stations open for pivotal election
US voters head to the polls Tuesday for Midterm Election Day. Democrats are widely projected to retake control of the House, though control of the Senate remains up in the air. They will need to gain three seats in the House and four in the Senate to overtake the Republican majority. Losing either will affect President Donald Trump's ability to pass legislation and serve as a referendum on his second term. Follow our liveblog for all the latest.
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Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico make final appeals
Texas Senate candidates Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) made their last appearances before Tuesday’s election.
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Prediction market traders now see nearly 75% chance of Democrats winning the Senate
Just a day before the midterms, Kalshi traders give Democrats a 74% chance of controlling the Senate.
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Supreme Court rejects DOJ's bid to block California from counting disputed ballots
The Department of Justice's request to the Supreme Court in the California case came as it appeals dismissal of a lawsuit over Alaska's Senate election.