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BBC News •
November 01, 2026 • 04:08 PM
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The BBC asked voters from across the United States what voting means to them and whether they think it matters in the midterm elections.

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Do Americans still believe in the power of their vote?

As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC has been speaking to Americans across the country about Tuesday's midterm elections. We asked voters how they feel about casting a ballot and whether they think their vote matters.

Video produced and edited by Meiying Wu; filmed by Meiying Wu, Katy Bailes, Sheila Flynn and Andrew Herbert.

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