How do the US midterms actually work? | Sky News Explains
Sky News · Published on October 17, 2026
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US President Donald Trump might be sitting in the White House, but the US midterm elections could reshape the balance of power in Washington. But how do they actually work and what does it take to win them? Sky News Explains Reporter Olive Enokido-Lineham breaks down what’s at stake for the president, the parties and the people. And why these elections on 3 November matter more than you might think. #USMidterms #Midterms2026 #DonaldTrump #SkyNewsExplains #SkyNews #USPolitics SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Why not listen to one of our podcasts? This is Why, available for free here: https://podfollow.com/thisiswhy or Ed Conway's Stuff Matters, available here: https://podfollow.com/stuff-matters To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales
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