It is composed US Congress And his headquarters Capitol in Washingtonof two chambers: the House of Representatives, whose 435 seats will be fully renewed on November 5, andSenate Of which 34 of its 100 seats are up for election.
Independently of their legislative role, the two chambers play an important role at the level of foreign policy and defenseCustoms dutiesAs in the field of international assistance, their powers also include exercising control and supervision over the executive and legislative powers.
Republicans currently hold an 8-seat majority in the lower house (House of Representatives) after the so-called “red wave” failed to emerge during the 2022 midterm elections.
The red wave means a Republican election rally that would constitute a clear expression of popular rejection of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party, as the red color represents the Republican Party while the blue color indicates the Democratic Party.
According to the Cook Political Report, there is a major group of important seats in states that are considered safe for Democrats or Republicans But within these states there are swing seats.
According to the magazine, these are the most prominent swing seats within states considered safe, with an explanation of the extent of Trump or Harris’ superiority in opinion polls in the district and who holds the position of representative for it and his competitor:
California’s 13th District
Harris’ lead in the polls: 23.8 percent.
Cook Political Report Rating: Consistent
Incumbent: John Duarte − Republican (Freshman)
Competitor: Adam Gray – Democrat
22nd District of California
Harris’ lead in the polls: 23.8 percent
Cook Political Report Rating: Consistent
Incumbent: David Valadao – Republican
Competitor: Rudy Salas – Democrat
District 27 in California
Harris’ lead in the polls: 23.8 percent
Cook Report Political Rating: Close
Incumbent: Mike Garcia – Republican
Competitor: George Whitesides – Democrat
California’s 45th District
Harris’ lead in the polls: 23.8 percent
Cook Political Report Rating: Consistent
Incumbent: Michelle Steele – Republican
Competitor: Derek Tran – Democrat
District 8, Colorado
Harris’s lead in the polls: 17 percent
Cook Political Report Rating: Consistent
Incumbent: Yadira Caraveo – Democrat
Competitor: Gabe Evans – Republican
District 2 in Nebraska
Trump’s lead in the polls: 18 percent
Cook Political Rating: Close
Incumbent: Don Bacon – Republican
Competitor: Tony Vargas – Democrat
New York’s 22nd District
Harris’s lead in the polls: 15 percent
Cook Political Classification: Leaning Democratic
Incumbent: Brandon Williams – Republican
Competitor: John Manion – Democrat
District 3 in Washington
Harris’ lead in the polls: 20 percent
Cook Political Rating: Close
Incumbent: Mary Gloizenkamp Perez – Democrat (Freshman)
Competitor: Joe Kent – Republican
For her part, Corinne Freeman from the Future Coalition organization explained to Agence France-Presse that “parliamentary elections are no less important than presidential elections because Congress is the one that determines and approves laws that have an impact on people’s lives.”
She continued, “In basic sectors such as health, education, and the environment, Congress is the one that determines the direction, and often with a more immediate effect than presidential decisions.”
