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What do American voters care about?
The US is about to go to the polls to pick its new Congress. So what are the burning issues?
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What do American voters care about?
The US is about to go to the polls to pick its new Congress. So what are the burning issues?

How has Trump affected your life?
We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.

A beautiful look at an ugly campaign
Sights and sounds from Florida governor's race reveal the passion of the people - and a political divide.

Do Americans live in a political bubble?
Avoid awkward conversations at dinner? We hear from voters about talking politics with friends and family.

Why do so many Americans not vote?
Fewer than half of voters turn out for most mid-term elections but don't blame it all on apathy.

What costs the US billions and never ends?
Around the world, most campaigns last a few weeks. In the US, it's a different story - here's why.

An ugly, gloves-off fight that defines US election
Two candidates who represent the beating hearts of their party's base are locked in a no-holds barred fight.
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What do American voters care about?
The US is about to go to the polls to pick its new Congress. So what are the burning issues?

How has Trump affected your life?
We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.

A beautiful look at an ugly campaign
Sights and sounds from Florida governor's race reveal the passion of the people - and a political divide.

Do Americans live in a political bubble?
Avoid awkward conversations at dinner? We hear from voters about talking politics with friends and family.

Why do so many Americans not vote?
Fewer than half of voters turn out for most mid-term elections but don't blame it all on apathy.

What costs the US billions and never ends?
Around the world, most campaigns last a few weeks. In the US, it's a different story - here's why.

An ugly, gloves-off fight that defines US election
Two candidates who represent the beating hearts of their party's base are locked in a no-holds barred fight.

How has Trump affected your life?
We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.

A beautiful look at an ugly campaign
Sights and sounds from Florida governor's race reveal the passion of the people - and a political divide.

Do Americans live in a political bubble?
Avoid awkward conversations at dinner? We hear from voters about talking politics with friends and family.
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