What happens after the ‘blue wave’? Ask your midterm election results questions
The Guardian is hosting a Q&A session regarding the 2026 US midterm election results, which saw significant Democratic gains across traditionally Republican states. The discussion will focus on the implications of these results for the future of the Democratic party and Donald Trump.
Why it matters
Midterm elections are a key indicator of the political climate and influence the legislative agenda for the remainder of a presidential term.
The 2026 US midterm elections were a forceful rebuke of Donald Trump and the Republicans as Democrats captured control of Congress .
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