MIDTERM ELECTIONS

2022 Midterm Elections

The 2022 midterm general election is Tuesday, November 8. See who is running 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 here by filtering for your state.

Voter Registration

Click 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 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 here and the readout of his call with Sunak after his appointment here. Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy's prime minister on October 22. View President Biden's statement congratulating Meloni 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 here and responses from members of Congress 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 here and his statement on the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index here. View statements from members of Congress on inflation 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 here and his statement on the United Nations General Assembly vote condemning Russia's attempts to annex Ukrainian territory here. View statements from members of Congress on the ongoing conflict 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 here to read our summary of the legislation.

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