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U.S. midterm election voting ends
Trump supporter base shows signs of fracture
In short
The U.S. held midterm elections on November 3rd.
Exit polls showed that most voters blamed President Trump for rising prices.
Some voter groups that previously supported President Trump showed signs of defection.
Key facts
| When | The U.S. held midterm elections on November 3rd. 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats were at stake. |
|---|---|
| Who | American voters went to the polls. Before the election, the House had 218 Republican seats and 214 Democratic seats. |
| What | The Democrats need to gain at least 4 more seats in both the House and Senate to become the majority party. |
| How | In the SSRS exit poll, most voters held President Trump responsible for rising cost of living. |
What it means for me
Changes in U.S. political landscape could indirectly influence Korea-U.S. relations and trade policy.
