Donald Trump is not a candidate in these elections, but his influence is present in the electoral race, with the future of the presidency at stake on November 3. The vote does not include the current president, whose term has not yet ended, but the results will have a direct impact on the political configuration that Trump will face in the coming years.
At stake are the 435 seats in the House of Representatives, where all members are elected for two-year terms. This lower chamber of Congress is entirely renewed every two years, which makes these elections particularly significant for the immediate composition of legislative power.
About one-third of the 100 seats in the Senate are also up for grabs in this election. Senators serve six-year terms, with the Senate renewed on a staggered basis, meaning only a portion of the seats is renewed in each election cycle.
The article suggests that, although Trump does not appear on the ballots, the results of these legislative elections will have direct consequences for his ability to govern and for the balance of powers in the United States.
