Voting in the 2026 US midterms is under way, and Le Monde.fr reports that many Republican voters continue to support Donald Trump, citing his record on immigration and their memory of steep inflation during Joe Biden's presidency. The French outlet framed this as a live update in its coverage of election day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The outlet's summary points to two factors driving that loyalty: immigration policy and lingering economic memory. According to Le Monde.fr, these Republican voters keep the high inflation of the Biden years in mind when weighing their choices.
Other French outlets are covering the same vote from different angles. BFM reported that Trump expects results to be "better" than predicted for Republicans. Orange Actualités examined what a Trump defeat could mean for French interests, pointing to tariffs and fuel. Franceinfo noted that Americans can cast ballots in a wide range of places, from barbershops and cafés to churches and even the International Space Station. Midi Libre described Americans living in Montpellier as "optimistic but with a knot in their stomach" as they wait for the outcome.
With no further detail available in the source material, the picture remains partial. What to watch next: official results and whether the Republican support Le Monde.fr describes holds up once the count is complete.
