US mid-terms: How closely does Congress reflect the US population? – BBC News

BBC News US mid-terms: How closely does Congress reflect the US population?BBC NewsIn the mid-term elections on 6 November, Americans will elect the entire House of Representatives of 435 members, and 33 of the 100 seats in the Senate. These two bodies, the House and the Senate, make up the US Congress. Currently 80% of these seats …and more » us congress – Google News

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‘They Don’t Really Want Us to Vote’: How Republicans Made it Harder – New York Times

New York Times 'They Don't Really Want Us to Vote': How Republicans Made it HarderNew York TimesPRAIRIE VIEW, Tex. — Damon Johnson is a 19-year-old sophomore studying chemical engineering at historically black Prairie View A&M University. He's learning a lot about voting, too. Mr. Johnson is one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed last month by … us republicans – Google News

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For US Democrats, the House is theirs to lose – The Jerusalem Post

The Jerusalem Post For US Democrats, the House is theirs to loseThe Jerusalem PostWASHINGTON – Generic ballot surveys, state-by-state polling and historic precedent all indicate a blue wave will sweep Democrats back into the House of Representatives on Tuesday, when the nation holds midterm elections for state and local offices.US Democrats whiffed in 2016, so what if they fail again?The Japan Times Pennsylvania election: Democrats look for US House gainsPocono RecordPresident Trump: Democrats will take 'a wrecking ball' to American progress if they win control in CongressUSA TODAYChannel NewsAsia –11Alive.com WXIA –CNBCall…

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Why it’s still in Russia’s interest to mess with US politics – Tucson News Now

Tucson News Now Why it's still in Russia's interest to mess with US politicsTucson News NowPavel Koshkin of Moscow's USA and Canada Institute called accusations of meddling "a gift to Russian propaganda and Russian politicians," who can use U.S. anti-Russian sentiment "as a tool in stirring anti-Americanism and increasing their approval …and more » us politics – Google News

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Pennsylvania election: Democrats look for US House gains – Bucks County Courier Times

Bucks County Courier Times Pennsylvania election: Democrats look for US House gainsBucks County Courier TimesIn statewide races, Republican businessman Scott Wagner is trying to unseat Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, and Republican U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta is seeking to topple Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey. HARRISBURG — The midterm election Tuesday in …and more » us democrats – Google News

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