The elections in the United States scheduled for November 3 do not include Donald Trump directly on the ballot, but the current president plays a decisive role in the future of the American presidency. The electoral race is centered on the legislative elections, which will define the composition of Congress.
At stake are the 435 seats in the House of Representatives, where members serve two-year terms. This lower chamber of Congress is fully renewed every two years, meaning all seats are up for grabs in this election.
Approximately one-third of the 100 Senate seats are also at stake, in a process where senators' terms last six years. This partial renewal of the Senate will determine the balance of power in the upper chamber of the American Congress.
The result of these legislative elections will have a direct impact on Trump's ability, whether for a second term or for his successor, to govern effectively, given the Congress's control over legislation and oversight of the executive branch.
