Americans go to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new Congress, Le Monde.fr reports, following the close of the 2026 midterm campaign. The vote will renew the House and Senate, with the outcome shaping the remainder of President Donald Trump's term.
Coverage of the final stretch has focused heavily on Trump himself. According to Les Echos, the president has said he will become "Mr. Veto" as he prepares to confront an electoral defeat. Le Figaro reports that Democrats are anxious after threats from Trump over the midterms, with one figure quoted saying they must prepare for "absolutely everything."
The campaign has also been marked by legal developments. 7sur7.be reports that the Supreme Court handed Trump a setback in California. Meanwhile, franceinfo highlighted the president's record unpopularity ahead of a vote it described as crucial for him.
Le Monde.fr's live coverage indicates the campaign period has now formally ended, with balloting set for Tuesday. The available reporting does not specify projected outcomes or seat totals.
Control of Congress is the central question, and the result will determine how much room the president has to pursue his agenda in the time remaining. Watch for turnout figures and the first race calls as polling closes.
