American voters go to the polls to decide whether Trump can govern smoothly in the next two years

American voters went to the polls today to vote for the next congressional seats and the next governors of many states. The results of this year's midterm elections are related to whether President Trump will be lame in power in the future, the dynamics of candidates in the 2028 presidential election, and whether the Democratic left can have substantial influence in Congress.

American voters went to polling stations across the country on the 3rd to vote for 435 federal representatives, 35 federal senators and governors of 36 states. The post-election changes in the congressional map of the two parties will affect whether President Donald Trump's domestic, foreign, and economic policies can proceed smoothly in the next two years of his second term, as well as the dynamics of candidates from both parties in the 2028 presidential election.

In addition to elections for members of Congress and governors, various states simultaneously held multiple referendums including abortion rights, gay rights, taxes on the rich, recognition of voting rights and protection of immigrants.

The territory of the United States spans multiple time zones, from the east coast to the west coast and Alaska. Voting times in each state are from about 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the voting opening time is relatively long. About 60 million voters across the United States have completed voting in advance and by mail, setting a new record for midterm elections. As the races for federal senators and representatives in many states are tight, the overall results of the election may not become clear until a few days later.

Most polls in the United States before the election showed that voters were more concerned about economic issues such as inflation and oil prices and opposed being drawn into a war with Iran. The Democratic Party focused on "affordable" living during the election campaign, and the environment was not favorable to the ruling Republican Party. Some polls indicate that the Democratic Party may even have a chance to win 238 to 241 seats in the House of Representatives, achieving a stable majority that is far higher than the majority of 218 seats.

Of the 35 seats up for election for the U.S. Senate, most polls indicate that the elections include Texas, Michigan, Iowa, Ohio, Alaska, Kansas, etc., and the elections in about 6 to 9 states are close. The candidate's support has not exceeded the poll error lead gap for a long time. It is difficult to predict whether the Republican Party can continue to maintain its majority advantage in the Senate.

In addition, the left wing of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have gained momentum recently. About five new candidates supported by the DSA may enter the House of Representatives. Together with current Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), they may have the ability to influence the dynamics of Congress.

Support DSA Washington, D.C. Mayoral Candidate Louis. Joanna Brauner of Janeese Lewis George told the Central News Agency reporter that many people are interested in the candidates of the Democratic Socialist Alliance because they talk about the issues that most people face in their daily lives, including affordable life, daily necessities, housing, rent, family care, work, welfare, family members’ medical leave and personal sick leave, etc. These are the quality of life that people want.

She said that because Washington, D.C., attaches great importance to who controls Congress and whether Congress is friendly to Washington's autonomy, she hopes voters will also think about the future of the Supreme Court, women's rights and health care, and will no longer be involved in unnecessary wars and climate change. (Editor: Hong Qiyuan)