US midterms serve as a test for democracy
- Posted on October 3, 2026
- By Le Monde
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US midterms serve as a test for democracy
EDITORIAL. At the November 3 midterm elections, Americans have the chance to weigh in on the authoritarian drift of the Trump presidency. Yet a resurgence of civic engagement may be slow to emerge, due to a political landscape marked by the weakening of the two main parties and the manipulation of electoral districts.