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How Arizona became ground zero for election deniers

Critical races in the border state typify the looming battle for US democracy

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Biden warns of ‘unprecedented’ threat to democracy ahead of midterms

President says candidates who refuse to commit to accepting election results could put the US on the ‘path to chaos’

Biden fights to revive Democrats one week before midterms

US president hits campaign trail as polls suggest his party is on course for crushing losses

Republicans hold poll edge in last days of midterm election campaign

Control of the legislature could change hands as voters worry about inflation and the risk of recession

Biden keeps low profile on midterms campaign trail as he weighs 2024 run

US president has been cautious in supporting Democratic candidates amid persistently low approval ratings

Herschel Walker faces fresh abortion allegation by former girlfriend

Georgia Republican Senate candidate has campaigned in part on calls to ban the procedure

Opinion & Analysis

FT MagazineSimon Kuper

The most powerful voters aren’t who you think

From swing states to geopolitical hotspots, not all votes are created equal

‘Back to normal’: Republicans benefit in first ‘post-pandemic’ election

Top US midterm election voter issues such as inflation and crime have been exacerbated by Covid-19

The FT ViewThe editorial board

The stark message of the US midterm elections

Joe Biden must tackle median Americans’ concerns to safeguard democracy

FT MagazineGillian Tett

America’s political crisis may have to get worse before it gets better

A Trump win in 2024 could do untold damage to democratic institutions

This will be the mother of all American midterm elections

The enduring belief that Donald Trump was robbed in 2020 has put the US political system itself on the ballot

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