Election Day is just a week away, and candidates from Alaska to Texas to Maine are making their final pitches to voters.
President Donald Trump pleaded with Republicans as early as January to keep control of Congress in the midterms. He has spent much of these final weeks bopping around the country to rally his supporters. Though polling indicates Democrats could win at least the House and possibly the Senate
.With early voting well underway, the election news has been nonstop. For those tuning in, it isn't too late to catch up on what's at stake, what races to watch and how to find your voter information.
To make it easy, USA TODAY has answered some top questions. Watch the following videos to catch up:
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The basics: What are the midterms and when are they?
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Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. She is reporting from Maine for the 2026 midterm elections. Reach her at KCrowley@usatodayco.com. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok.
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