The Guardian will host a live midterm election Q&A on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 12pm EDT on the Guardian US site, with a panel of politics and foreign policy reporters. The session aims to help readers understand the costs of the war with Iran and the political consequences for Donald Trump and candidates running in November.
War's Impact on Voters and Politics
The war with Iran has had major implications for Americans’ wallets, government spending and US foreign policy. It has also been key in reshaping the political landscape as it enters its seventh month before the 2026 US midterms.
Readers are invited to submit questions about how the war could shape midterm election results. Reporters may answer these questions during the live conversation on 6 October.
Part of a Reader Q&A Series
The US politics team is hosting a series of reader Q&As leading up to the November US midterm elections. Previous conversations covered the makeup of the Democratic party, key races to watch, and the groups financially backing the candidates.
Questions can be shared via the form below. Contributions can be anonymous, and responses are secure as the form is encrypted, with only the Guardian having access. Personal data will be used solely for the feature and deleted when no longer required.
