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Nov 2022
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Everything we know about the midterms (p...

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The Americast team are together in the studio in Washington DC for the first time as results in the midterms continue to come in.

In their second episode of the night the team look at where the wins are for both the Republicans and the Democrats. They also explore where it leaves Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump as they look ahead to the elections in 2024.

Americast is hosted by North America editor Sarah Smith, Today host Justin Webb, North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher and the BBC's Social Media and Disinformation correspondent Marianna Spring.

Find out more about our "undercover voters" here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62742687.

Email americast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, to 00443301239480

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