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Americans head to the polls in the midterms

Polls are opening today in the US midterms. Polls suggest the Republican Party is struggling to k...

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10.00 3 Nov 2026


Americans head to the polls in the midterms


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10.00 3 Nov 2026


Polls are opening today in the US midterms. Polls suggest the Republican Party is struggling to keep support amid dissatisfaction around the cost of living and the war in Iran.  

Reporter Bairbre Holmes is in Pennsylvania, a so-called purple state where both major parties enjoy support.  Also Claire looked ahead to the election with former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.


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