The midterm elections ― a referendum on the president and his party ― are less than a month away and US President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at a record low.

The Democrats are fighting to win back Congress, leading Trump to push for new voter requirement laws and toy with suggestions he will call a national security emergency ahead of the polls.

Join Herald editor Jordan Baker at an exclusive live event as she unpacks the key issues of the midterms with political and international editor Peter Hartcher and columnist Jacqueline Maley.

They will be joined by experts from the United States Studies Centre (USSC): CEO Dr Michael Green and Director of Research Jared Mondschein.

Subscribers will also hear from renowned US political analyst and bestselling author Dr Larry Sabato, appearing via video link from Virginia. Sabato will be in conversation with Herald columnist and USSC Non-Resident Senior Fellow Bruce Wolpe.

Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival and at the conclusion of the discussion.

This exclusive event is in partnership with The Sydney Morning Herald.

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