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US midterms 2026: what Australians need to know about one of the most consequential US polls in recent history
As results roll in Wednesday Australian time, keen election-watchers can tune in to see whether red seats flip blue – or if we’re in for a long week of vote countingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has called it “most important in our lifetime” while senator Bernie Sanders says it’s the most important “in modern American history”. Barack Obama called it a “circuit-breaker” and the “last best shot” to rein in the president.In any case, all eyes will be on the United States on Wednesday Australian time for the 2026 midterm elections. Will Americans use the
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