This is the first in our four part series in the lead up to the US Election on 3 November. We're going to start though outside of the presidential race itself, and have a look at the other important races that are being run on the same day - and thats the US Senate and the House of Representatives. So strap yourself in for round one, as we take a look at the implications these elections have for governing in the US, and what's happening in those races in the lead up to 3 November.  Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au . Squiz Recommends: Squiz Shortcuts - Mail-in voting FiveThirtyEight website     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.