Trump predicts strong Republican results as US votes in midterms

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 17:51 · Archive

US voters are deciding whether to shift power in Washington, with surveys favoring Democrats to take the House.

Voters struggling with high prices and angry over an unpopular war with Iran are deciding whether to drastically shift power in Washington. Surveys favour Democrats to wrest the House of Representatives from Republicans, while control of the Senate remains uncertain.

Donald Trump told Fox News he thought results would be better for Republicans than expected, adding that he would watch results come in at a White House viewing reception. Democrats were cautiously optimistic, betting that discontent over Trump's failure to tackle rising costs and perceptions he has focused more on projects in the capital than voters' concerns will depress Republican turnout.

Republicans spent tens of millions of dollars in the campaign's final stretch on states and districts Trump won two years ago, hoping their money advantage would help them retain control of the House and Senate. Margins are tight in both chambers; Democrats need a net gain of four seats in the 100-member Senate and three in the 435-member House to win majorities.

In remarks aimed at swaying Democratic-leaning voters unhappy with US support for Israel, Trump said the United States would stop $4 billion in annual funding to Israel after the end of this year.

How it is being reported

• Trump talks up Republicans as US voters head to pollsUS President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in the Republicans fairing better than expected in the country's midterm elections.The West Australian · 3 Nov, 17:25
• Trump talks up Republicans as US voters head to pollsUS President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in the Republicans fairing better than expected in the country's midterm elections.Perth Now · 3 Nov, 17:25

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