
The midterms will be a referendum on US President Donald Trump.
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The US midterm elections take place in the middle of the US president's term in office and are often seen as a test of sentiment.
FAQ about the midterm elections What to look out for in the midterms
The midterms will be a referendum on US President Donald Trump. Where do the key duels take place and when will the winners be determined? Here you will find the most important answers about election night.
Claus Hecking reports from Portland (Maine).

The actress Katja Riemann and the ex-footballer Tim Borowski will represent Bremen in the election of the new Federal President in January 2027. Both were nominated for the Federal Assembly by Bremen party factions.

Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt rejects criticism of his statements about riots during youth protests. At the GdP congress in Berlin he emphasized the need to protect police forces. GdP leader Jochen Kopelke was confirmed in office.

CSU leader Markus Söder calls for a German military presence in Qatar after a meeting with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He also promotes investments in Bavarian arms companies and the expansion of economic relationships.

The midterms are taking place in the USA, in which all seats in the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate will be decided. The polls point to possible losses for President Donald Trump's Republicans as issues such as the high cost of living and the Iran war shape the election.

In the Texas Republican stronghold, Democratic former teacher James Talarico and Trump loyalist Ken Paxton face each other in a tight race ahead of the midterm elections.

The Federal Audit Office warns the federal government against loans for Autobahn GmbH. The planned reform causes additional costs, does not endanger financing and weakens the debt brake.