LIVE | US votes in the midterm elections: Trump and the Republicans are fighting for control of Congress

The United States celebrates midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, a voting day that will test the political support for President Donald Trump and define the composition of Congress for the next two years. The elections come at a decisive moment for the Republican administration, which seeks to maintain legislative control and ensure the conditions to continue pushing its government agenda.

In total, 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships are at stake, in addition to numerous state and local positions. Currently, Republicans hold a majority in both chambers of Congress, although their advantage is slim in the House. The outcome of the main contests will determine how much leeway Trump will have to advance his economic, immigration, and foreign policy initiatives.

The election also represents a political test for the Republican Party and its main figures, amid the dispute with Democrats over economic direction, immigration, taxes, and international policy. Voter turnout, results in key states, and seat distribution will be crucial in establishing the new balance of power in Washington. Follow the United States elections live, the results state by state, the counting, and the political repercussions for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

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Trump anticipated that he will pardon his allies and use the presidential veto to stop Democrats if he loses Congress

Donald Trump stated that he is willing to grant pardons to all members of his team and his political allies, if necessary. The president recalled the pardons he granted to nearly 1,500 individuals charged in the January 6, 2021 Capitol assault and made it clear that he does not rule out using that presidential power again to benefit individuals linked to his administration.

At the same time, the president indicated that he will adopt a confrontational legislative stance if Democrats manage to regain control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump asserted that he will become the "Mr. Veto" and block initiatives pushed by the opposition that he considers contrary to his government agenda. However, he also left open the possibility of negotiating agreements after an initial phase of vetoes and political disputes.