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The Vote Smart Research team has been hard at work this past month. Check
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MIDTERM ELECTIONS

2022 Midterm Elections

The 2022 midterm general election is Tuesday, November 8. See who is
running [1]here. Choose your state then use the drop-down menu to filter
through the offices that are on the ballot. See what ballot measures are
being voted on [2]here by filtering for your state.

Voter Registration

Click [3]here and select your state to learn more about voter registration
regulations and deadlines, voter ID requirements, how to find your polling
place, and more.

State Election Guides

To help you prepare for the midterm general election, we'd compiled an
election guide for each state with information on where to vote, how to
vote, and what's on your ballot. Click [4]here and find your state to see
your midterm election guide.

STATEMENTS

Global Leadership

On October 20, Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
after only 45 days in office making her the shortest serving prime minister
in U.K. history. Rishi Sunak was appointed prime minister by King Charles
III on October 25. Read President Biden's statement on Truss'
resignation [5]here and the readout of his call with Sunak after his
appointment [6]here. Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy's prime minister
on October 22. View President Biden's statement congratulating
Meloni [7]here.

Student Loan Forgiveness

President Biden's student loan debt relief plan, which was announced in
late August, has made progress in October with the application portal being
opened for public beta testing. There have been challenges to the program,
including a lawsuit filed by several states who believe the Biden
administration overstepped its authority with the plan; however, the
lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge on October 20. View statements
from President Biden on student loan forgiveness [8]here and responses from
members of Congress [9]here.

Inflation

The level of inflation in the United States continues to be a concern for
many this month. Read President Biden's remarks on the national deficit
[10]here and his statement on the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price
Index [11]here. View statements from members of Congress on inflation
[12]here.

Russia and Ukraine

Fighting between Ukraine and Russia has continued into its seventh month.
The United States continued its support of Ukraine with the announcement of
a $625 million security assistance package. See President Biden's statement
condemning Russia's missile strikes in Ukraine [13]here and his statement
on the United Nations General Assembly vote condemning Russia's attempts to
annex Ukrainian territory [14]here. View statements from members of
Congress on the ongoing conflict [15]here.

VOTES

Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act

President Biden signed the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act on
October 11 to allow two borrowers, who previously acquired a joint
consolidation loan for their federal student loan debt, to submit a joint
application to the Department of Education to divide their consolidated
loan into two distinct loans. Click [16]here to read our summary of the
legislation.

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