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Richard Hargy, Lecturer in International Studies and Politics, Ulster University; Queen's University Belfast

US midterm elections: Democrats gain ground as Trump faces growing voter discontent

The official campaign for the US midterm elections usually begins after America celebrates Labor Day on September 7. But over the summer, the battle for votes has intensified between Donald Trump’s Republican party and a freshly emboldened Democratic party.

In November’s elections, all the seats in the House of Representatives will be contested, as will one-third of the Senate. Throughout the year, Republican and Democratic hopefuls have been engaged in the primary election process.

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