Live Q&A: Will an unpopular Iran war cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questions
The war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls? We’re live with political and global correspondents to answer your questionsSign in or sign up to join the conversationAndrew Roth, Joseph Gedeon, Will Craft and Robert Tait are answering your questions now.Welcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A – just over a month away from election day on 3 November.The makeup of the Democratic party, plus key races to watchWho are the groups financially backing the candidates in the midterms? Continue reading...
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Welcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A – just over a month away from election day on Nov. 3. The war with Iran has had major implications for Americans’ wallets, government spending and US foreign policy. It’s has also been an important factor in reshaping the political landscape as the war enters its eighth month, with the 2026 US midterms quickly approaching. Our team of reporters has helped readers understand the costs of the war and political consequences for Trump and candidates running in November.
So, how could the war affect US voters at the polls? Joining us on Tuesday at 12pm EDT are senior political correspondent Lauren Gambino, political breaking news reporter Joseph Gedeon, global affairs correspondent Andrew Roth, data editor Will Craft and political correspondent Robert Tait. Sign in or sign up to join the conversation. The US politics team is hosting a series of reader Q&As leading up to the November US midterm elections.
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