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Our reporters answer your questions The war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls?
Join us for a live conversation on 6 October at 12pm ET with political and global correspondents Sign in or sign up to join the conversation LIVE Updated 4h ago Lauren Gambino, Joseph Gedeon, Andrew Roth, Will Craft and Robert Tait Mon 5 Oct 2026 23.52 BSTFirst published on Mon 5 Oct 2026 23.10 BST Share Key events 4h ago Welcome to the conversation Guardian reporters will help readers understand the costs of the war and political consequences for Trump and candidates running in November.
Composite: Teresa Lo/The Guardian Guardian reporters will help readers understand the costs of the war and political consequences for Trump and candidates running in November.
Composite: Teresa Lo/The Guardian Key events 4h ago Welcome to the conversation Welcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A – just over a month away from election day on 3 November.
The war with Iran has had major implications for Americans’ wallets, government spending and US foreign policy.
It’s has also been an important factor in reshaping the political landscape as the war enters its eighth month, with the 2026 US midterms quickly approaching.
Our team of reporters has helped readers understand the costs of the war and political consequences for Trump and candidates running in November.
So, how could the war affect US voters at the polls?
Joining us on Tuesday at 12pm ET are senior political correspondent Lauren Gambino, political breaking news reporter Joseph Gedeon, global affairs correspondent Andrew Roth, data editor Will Craft and political correspondent Robert Tait.
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