US voters cast ballots in 2026 midterms testing Trump's congressional majority

Americans have cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections, a critical legislative test two years into President Donald Trump's second term. Nearly 250 million registered voters were eligible to decide the composition of the entire House of Representatives, one-third of the Senate, and numerous state governorships. Key voter motivations centered heavily on economic conditions, particularly healthcare costs and personal purchasing power. As polling locations closed across the country, early indications pointed toward significant political pressure on the ruling Republican Party. The final results will determine whether President Trump retains control over Congress or faces a divided government during the remaining two years of his presidency.

Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération, RTBF Info