Voters in key states cast ballots in first major elections of Trump’s second term, testing both his leadership and Democratic opposition strategies.

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday plans to eliminate mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines through executive action, aiming to implement changes ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 midterm elections.

Democracy and the economy were the most important issues for voters in the US elections this year, early results from exit polls suggest, News.Az reports citing Reuters .

Investment mogul Elon Musk has ramped up his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump by promising cash for those who support a political petition that backs the candidate, News.Az reports citing Euronews.