2024-10-30
28 分钟As well as electing a president, Americans will also choose hundreds of governors, representatives, and senators. While these races have been overshadowed by the surprisingly dramatic presidential election, they may well determine how much power and success Kamala Harris or Donald Trump has in the White House. On this episode Caitríona Perry speaks to our digital reporter Sam Cabral about the key down ballot races to watch as the results come in. And fellow digital reporter Holly Honderich explains why some Americans will also get to vote directly on one of the elections most divisive topics: abortion. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Producers: Richard Moran, Beth Timmins, Mariana Hernández Carrillo Sound engineer: Philip Bull Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas Senior news editor: Sara Wadeson
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Hi there.
I'm Katrina Perry from the BBC World Service.
This is the global Story.
Today.
We're looking at an aspect of the US election that one of you suggested deserves more attention.
Hi, Katerina.
This is Ian from Rhode Island.
In the United States, everyone is focusing on the presidential race and whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will win.
But there's been so little coverage of the US Congress and how the congressional elections will shape the environment that a president of either party will be working in when they are elected.
Can you walk into this?
Thank you.
Thanks for that, Ian.
That is a great question.