In midterm elections,

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In midterm elections, the president's party typically loses seats. This has been a consistent trend in American politics, with the president's party losing an average of 30 seats in the House and 4 seats in the Senate since 1862. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. B is false because voter turnout is usually lower in midterm elections than in presidential elections. C is incorrect because all members of the House are up for reelection every two years, but only one-third of the Senate is up for reelection in any given election cycle. D is also incorrect because, despite some voters having weaker ties to political parties, others are more strongly affiliated with a party during midterm elections.

In Midterm Elections