Democrats make final push ahead of US midterm elections

Posted on November 2, 2026
by Yashmika Dukaran


Democrats in the United States are making a final push for votes ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections, hoping to gain control of Congress and limit President Donald Trump's political influence.

The party is holding a series of campaign rallies across the country as voters prepare to decide whether Republicans should retain their control of Congress.

Democratic Senate candidates, including James Talarico in Texas and Adam Hamilton in Kansas, are among those leading last-minute rallies to encourage voter turnout.

Trump also held his closing campaign event in Washington on Sunday, addressing supporters at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

He expressed confidence in a Republican victory, telling the crowd: "We're going to win."

However, opinion polls suggest Democrats are well positioned to take control of the House of Representatives, while the Senate race remains highly competitive.

A Democratic victory in the House would give the party greater influence over federal spending and allow it to lead powerful congressional committees capable of investigating the Trump administration, including allegations of corruption and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

The elections come amid growing dissatisfaction with Trump's performance, particularly over rising living costs and the ongoing conflict with Iran.

An NBC News poll released on Sunday found that 60% of Americans disapprove of the president's performance.

Despite the Democrats' prospects, the party has faced internal divisions, with tensions between progressive candidates and its establishment.

In a controversial move, Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan against progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Trump welcomed Stevens' endorsement, praising her for what he described as her bravery.

Meanwhile, Trump has continued to criticise Democrats, describing them as "extreme and dangerous radicals" during a campaign appearance in Iowa.

The battle for the Senate remains uncertain, with only about a third of its 100 seats being contested.

However, recent polling has shown Democratic candidates performing strongly in several traditionally Republican states.

A Democratic takeover of the Senate would also give the party the power to block Trump's judicial appointments, including potential Supreme Court nominations.

More than 54 million Americans have already cast their ballots through early voting, while billions of dollars have been spent on campaign advertising.

The outcome of Tuesday's elections is expected to determine the balance of power in Congress and shape the remainder of Trump's presidency.