US voters get ready for midterm elections in November - NHKニュース

The US midterm elections are two weeks away. They are widely being viewed as a referendum on US President Donald Trump and his policies.

Voters head to the polls on November 3. The midterms, which are held halfway through a president's four-year term, determine seats in Congress, state governors and other offices.

The focus is on whether the Republicans can keep control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

US media and other organizations say the Republicans and Democrats are in a tight race for the Senate, and the Democrats are poised to win the House. Forecasts are pointing to a favorable environment for the Democrats.

Trump has been campaigning in states with close Senate races, including Alaska and Ohio. He has also been holding rallies in traditional Republican strongholds like Kentucky and Tennessee. Trump's approval rating is at the lowest level since he took office for the second time.

Democratic heavyweights are also hitting the campaign trail. Former President Barack Obama is set to drum up support for the party in Ohio and Michigan, while former Vice President Kamala Harris is also joining efforts to get out the vote.