Kathmandu. The midterm elections that will determine the political direction of the remaining two years of US President Donald Trump's term are being held on November 3. It is estimated that approximately 12 billion US dollars will be spent on political advertising in the elections for both houses of Congress, governors of 36 states, and thousands of state-level positions.
Out of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 218 seats are required for a majority. Currently, Republicans have 218 seats and Democrats have 214 seats. Democrats will need a net gain of at least three seats to secure a majority. Elections are also being held for 35 seats in the Senate. Currently, Republicans have 53 seats and Democrats, along with two independent members supporting them, have 47 seats. Democrats will need a net gain of four seats to control the Senate.
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