Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas two days before the midterms

Two days before Tuesday's midterm elections, President Trump is holding rallies in Iowa and Kansas, where Republicans are working to hold Senate seats. In Kansas, Republican Sen. Roger Marshall faces a challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, and Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers.

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Why it matters

Tuesday's midterm elections decide all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats, and Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers. Which party controls Congress shapes what laws can pass during the rest of President Trump's term.

What to watch

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

How each side sees it

Republicans sayHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans will "defy history" and celebrate major wins on Election Night; President Trump says, "I think we're going to surprise a lot of people."

Democrats sayDemocrats are campaigning on voter frustration with President Trump and the economy; Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told NBC a Democratic Congress should hold hearings, saying "there's so much corruption."

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