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Americans also cast ballots for governors, state lawmakers and other local officials, including mayors. There were also many local initiatives in states across the country covering taxes, government spending and social issues that were decided on Election Day: one of the most high profile - whether or not to legalize marijuana - was rejected in the state of California.
Some Senate and gubernatorial races remained undecided long after polls closed Tuesday evening. But the overall message that analysts had predicted heading into the elections was clear: many Americans are frustrated just two years after the historic election of the nation's first African-American president. Much of that discontent has been driven by a stagnant economy and a persistently high unemployment rate.
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House of Representatives Republican John Boehner is expected to become the new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, after his party won the majority in that chamber in Tuesday's midterm elections. The House speaker is the top-ranking position in the chamber and is elected by members of the party in power. The speaker helps set the party's legislative agenda and may preside over House debates, in addition to fulfilling regular duties representing his or her congressional district. Boehner quickly became a top adviser of Newt Gingrich, the Republican leader in the House who became speaker when the party took control in 1994. Boehner helped draft and sell the party's Contract With America. |
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Why This Election Matters: For the Congressional vote, the midterms were a referendum on President Barack Obama, who began his term two years ago with control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. |
Can a person who was not born in the US be elected to Congress ?
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Answer - Yes, but you must have held US citizenship for 7 years
Previous Trivia Questions
Why is the November 2 election called Midterm? Answer: Because it takes place in the middle of the president's term in office
How Many Times Can a US Congressman Be Re-Elected ? Answer: There is no limit
How Many Times Can a US Senator Be Re-Elected? Answer: There is no limit
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