00:00To understand in a deeper level what are these midterm elections that are currently underway in the U.S. and
00:04what's at stake for the country's political future, let's watch the following material.
00:10Held halfway through a president's four-year term, the midterm elections do not determine who occupies the White House.
00:16Instead, about 210 million registered voters will decide who controls Congress.
00:22The legislative branch responsible for passing federal laws, approving government spending, and overseeing the executive.
00:30All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for election, along with 35 Senate seats.
00:37Of those Senate races, 33 are part of the regular election cycle, while two special elections will fill the remaining
00:43terms of seats vacated by previous authorities.
00:46Before the general election, political parties alert their candidates through state primaries.
00:51These take place at different times and voting rules vary.
00:54On election day, U.S. citizens vote for congressional candidates in their states and districts.
00:59Depending on local rules, they can also vote early or by mail.
01:03Representatives serve two-year terms, while senators serve six-year terms with elections staggered across three cycles.
01:09The newly elected members will take office on January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress convenes.
01:16The outcome will help define the balance of power in Washington and the political landscape leading into the 2028 presidential
01:22election.
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