What are Americans voting for in this election?
The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States.
The BBC's Maddie Gerber explains what's on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States, BBC News reported.
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