What's at Stake : US mid term elections 2018

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Americans are voting for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of 100 seats in the Senate - the two bodies that make up Congress. Governors are also being chosen in 36 out of 50 states.

Pollsters predict Democrats may win the 23 seats they need to take over the House of Representatives, and possibly 15 or so extra seats.

But Republicans have been tipped to retain control of the Senate - they currently have a slim 51-49 majority, but only nine of the party's seats are up for grabs, while Democrats are defending 26 seats.

If Democrats do win the House, they are expected to launch investigations into Mr Trump's administration and business affairs, from tax returns to potential conflicts of interest, while thwarting his legislative agenda.

Asked on Monday how he would handle a lower chamber controlled by his political opponents, the president appeared to concede to reporters that it was a risk.

"We'll just have to work a little bit differently," said Mr Trump.


Source : https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46106086