Voters in the US states of New Hampshire and Rhode Island are holding primary elections ahead of the midterms. According to Al Jazeera, some of the midterm election's biggest themes will play out in these New England states' most notable races. The contests are being closely watched as indicators of the broader political landscape and party dynamics heading into the general election.

Republicans entered the final two years of President Donald Trump's term confident of keeping their Senate majority, but with less than two months until Election Day, control of the chamber is now considered up for grabs, according to the Associated Press. Democrats are reportedly competing in states once seen as out of reach as Trump's approval slips, with the Texas race featuring Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico among the contests drawing attention.

According to Al Jazeera, both Republicans and Democrats are using strategies to support weaker opponents in the lead-up to the US midterm elections. This includes Republican-linked political action committees (PACs) funding Democratic primaries, which raises questions about the implications of such tactics on the electoral process.

As the US midterm campaign enters its final stretch, warning signs are emerging for Donald Trump's Republican Party, according to TimesLIVE. The report suggests the party faces significant challenges heading into the elections, with its hopes resting on gains from redistricting efforts and a last-minute surge of support from its voter base to secure control of Congress.

Primary elections in Maryland, Utah, and New York are set to take place on Tuesday, with redistricting playing a significant role in the Democratic primaries in Utah and Maryland. Additionally, South Carolina will be holding a Republican run-off election, highlighting the varied electoral dynamics across these states.

Republicans are placing Donald Trump at the centre of their US midterm elections strategy, betting that the former president can drive voter turnout. According to Punch, the approach is being described as a high-stakes gamble, given Trump's low approval ratings and gloomy forecasts for the party's prospects. The strategy underscores Trump's continued influence over the Republican Party as it seeks to energise its base ahead of the vote.