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2022 US midterm elections

November 7, 2022

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.

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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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