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2022 US midterm elections

Midterm elections are seen as a referendum on a sitting president's policies but often suffer from low voter turnout. This time could be different. Politicians say these midterms could be a historical turning point.

Washington: Das Kapitol - Sitz des US-Kongresses — Image: picture-alliance/J. Schwenkenbecher

The economy, crime, abortion and immigration will all be on the ballot on November 8, 2022. The midterm elections offer US voters their first chance to issue a verdict on Joe Biden's presidency. A tightly contested race is expected.

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2022 US midterm elections

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