World News: Your weekend must reads: Election edition 📰

Saturday, November 5

Good morning, readers! Next Tuesday, Nov. 8, is an important day in America: the midterm elections. I'm John Riley, and my goal for The Short List Weekend Edition✨ is to help you make your choice on Election Day (if you haven't already cast your ballot via advance voting.)

What are the midterm elections?

The midterms arrive halfway into the president's first four years. The presidency is not on the ballot, but all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and about a third of the Senate seats are as well. Here's what to know about the midterms and why they're important.🤔

All about voting

If you're hoping to cast your ballot in person but wonder if your work schedule will get in the way, you should read this.

Can't make it to the polls on Election Day? Here's a guide to getting an absentee ballot in the midterm elections.

Here's when the polls close in all 50 states.🗳️

House, Senate up for grabs

Democrats are pushing to hold or expand their slim majority in the 50-50 Senate, which they control by virtue of Vice President Kamala Harris' ability to cast tie-breaking votes as president of the Senate. Here's every seat up for grabs, and a deeper look at the eight most important races.

•	Who will control Congress after the 2022 midterms? Graphics show the key races to watch.

Analysts have a clearer forecast of the results in the House: It's not good news for Democrats hoping to retain their narrow majority. A USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll at the end of October found that on a generic ballot, voters surveyed now support the Republican congressional candidate over the Democratic one by 49%-45%.🗹

Issues and concerns

•	The economy: Inflation, health care and rent may sway voters this time
•	Immigration: Lack of reform hurts businesses and farmers, puts the nation's food supply at risk
•	Election security: Here's why officials are concerned about claims of a hacked (or stolen) election.
•	Disinformation: It's a threat that could keep millions of voters at home, analysts say