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What are the factors shaping voters’ choices in the US midterms 2022?

Midterm elections tend to follow a predictable pattern – but could redistricting, restrictions and issues such as abortion change that?

The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2022

US midterm elections put abortion on the ballot

The US Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling earlier this year has made abortion one of the top issues during the campaign for the midterm elections. Both Democrats and Republicans have tried to capitalise on the ruling in order to attract voters. In Texas, a…

France 24 · Nov 8, 2022

Control of US Senate may hinge on Georgia run-off election

The Georgia Senate race goes to a run-off on December 6 after neither Republican Herschel Walker nor Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock garnered more than 50 percent of the vote. Republicans were favoured to win control of the House going into the midterms but key races in both chambers remain too…

France 24 · Nov 8, 2022

New Mexico congresswoman seeks to defend GOP foothold

Republican Rep. Yvette Herrell is vying for a second term in a congressional district that stretches from the U.S. border with Mexico across desert oilfields and portions of Albuquerque

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Kansas US Rep. Davids seeks 3rd term in GOP-redrawn district

Kansas Republicans are hoping that a midterm election wave will sweep Democrat Sharice Davids out of her Kansas City-area congressional seat

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Wisconsin's Evers, in 2nd term bid, says democracy at stake

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has staked his bid for a second term on his support for abortion rights and an argument that democracy is on the ballot

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Governor’s race between Pritzker and Bailey ending, marked by history and hostility

The 19-week tangle between Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey was shaped by fights over abortion, political extremism, crime and the economy. Insults flew from the onset.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2022

The most important midterm elections to watch on Election Day

Nevada’s Senate race could go either way. Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott likely to cruise to re-election. And John Fetterman still leads in Pennsylvania, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Abortion, Medicaid highlight state health ballot tests

Some of the most high-profile health care battles are being decided at the state level on Tuesday.

Axios · Nov 8, 2022

US Sen. Blumenthal seeks 3rd term, faces Trump-backed Levy

Leora Levy, a first-time political candidate, is hoping for an upset victory Tuesday as she tries to oust U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat who is seeking a third term

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022