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MarketsEkonomimTurkish, translatedFiled 13 h ago

The balance of power in US politics has shifted: The midterm elections became the stage for many firsts

Original headlineABD siyasetinde dengeler değişti: Ara seçimler birçok ilke sahne oldu

Open the sourceReported by Ekonomim, ekonomim.com, 4 November 2026
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The 2026 U.S. midterm elections produced historic firsts at both the state and federal levels as President Donald Trump entered the second half of his second term, with both parties adding high-profile new members and governors. The results reshape the balance of power in Washington and statehouses ahead of the 2028 presidential cycle. Control of Congress and key governorships will determine the legislative agenda on taxes, spending and regulation. Markets will watch whether divided or unified control emerges, and how the new lawmakers and governors position themselves on fiscal and trade policy.

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2026 US midterm elections, Donald Trump, United States