Independent voters could hold the balance of power in the 2026 US midterm elections. With control of Congress at stake, Republicans and Democrats are battling for the support of America's largest political bloc. We look at the closely watched Senate race in Maine, where Republican Susan Collins faces a challenge from Democrat Troy Jackson, and explore how independent voters could shape the outcome of the midterms. Presenter: Alex Marquardt Guests: Leslie Shedd: Republican Strategist and Founder of Rising Communications Roger Fisk: Former Obama Campaign Adviser & Democratic Strategist Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #ThisIsAmerica #USMidterms #Midterms2026 #IndependentVoters #SwingVoters #USElections #MaineSenateRace #SusanCollins #TroyJackson #USCongress #USPolitics