Seven key battles to watch as the US midterm elections approach

Summary

Voters face the US midterm elections on November 3, with cost of living, the rapid growth of data centres, political integrity and President Donald Trump's popularity under scrutiny. Three dozen governors' races will be decided, and Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living are at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns including water rights, data centres and cancer rates.

Timeline

1. Sydney Morning Herald

   30 Oct 2026, 04:30 UTCSource ↗

   The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the cost of living, the explosive growth of data centres, political integrity and the popularity of President Donald Trump are under scrutiny in this election cycle, and sets out seven key midterm battles and who is fighting them.

2. Straits Times

   30 Oct 2026, 10:06 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that three dozen governors' races will be decided in the November 3 elections, with Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns ranging from water rights and data centers to cancer rates.