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Description: Nationwide, President Donald Trump is dealing with historically weak approval numbers, but Trump also still has a base of loyal supporters. How will this shape the midterm elections? NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

<p>Nationwide, President Donald Trump is dealing with historically weak approval numbers, but Trump also still has a base of loyal supporters. How will this shape the midterm elections? NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Doug Geed has more.<strong> </strong></p>


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Bruce Blakeman spoke outside the Atlantic Beach Village Office where he cast his vote, accompanied by his wife and Nassau family court judge Segal Blakeman.

Bruce Blakeman casts his ballot

Nationwide, President Donald Trump is dealing with historically weak approval numbers, but Trump also still has a base of loyal supporters. How will this shape the midterm elections? NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

Long Islanders are concerned about affordability, immigration and the Iran war ahead of the midterm elections. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'If you don't vote, your voice is not heard'

Cost of living on Long Island is expected to be top-of-mind for voters this Election Day, as experts, business owners and residents say tariffs have impacted many aspects of life. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Your margins are getting very small'

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Rising costs and labor shortages, made worse by deportation, are battering restaurants all over Long Island.. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I hope it's going to be much better'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed previews the race been Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and what's at stake for the future of New York.

'High cost of living is taking center stage'

Immigration, once a strength for Republicans as a campaign topic, has shifted this year to become more beneficial to Democrats. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Will I be the target because of my skin color?'

Bruce Blakeman might be one of Long Island's most high profile politicians, but how does he fare in other parts of New York State? NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'I don't know him personally'

Statewide, more than 485,200 people have already voted. Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Candice Ferrette has more.

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Nassau and Suffolk counties have implemented a combined $57 million in technology upgrades to streamline the voting process.

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Workers found by using IRS data and then deported would be illegal and also mean less tax revenue coming into the Social Security system, advocates say. Newsday immigration reporter Bart Jones has more.

'They pay tens of billions of dollars into Social Security'

The poll found wide suburban disillusionment with President Donald Trump, comparable to his numbers in urban districts. Local Republicans say they're seeing enthusiastic support. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Make sure that my voice is heard'

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'We have to return our streets back to normalcy'

Santos Banegas Reyes, a 42-year-old ICE detainee, died in Nassau County Jail last year after staff provided "inadequate medical care," a federal report found. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'My reaction to the report is outrage'

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, could impact quarter of a million Long Islanders who rely on it. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'I would struggle'

In an interview with Newsday, Suozzi said he was talking about creating a permanent legal work authorization for non-citizens who've been living in the country for 10 years. Newsday Washington D.C. reporter Billy House has more.

'Just foolishness'

They cook, build, care for seniors and run businesses. What happens when these workers disappear? NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We can expect negative repercussions'

President Trump has pledged $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans maintain control of Congress this November. Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez discusses the potential ramifications.

'It would be an uphill climb'

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