
Can Donald Trump continue to rule with a Republican Senate majority - or will the Democrats slow him down in the future? Everything depends on these twelve duels.
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The US congressional elections determine the composition of the Senate and thus influence the balance of power vis-à-vis the executive branch.
Congressional elections in the USA: These duels decide about power in the Senate
Can Donald Trump continue to rule with a Republican Senate majority - or will the Democrats slow him down in the future? Everything depends on these twelve duels.
By Claus Hecking and Theresa Eingartner, Boston and Hamburg
November 2, 2026, 2:14 p.m

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