Early voting for the United States midterms has begun, with the election set for nine days from now.

With voting underway, campaigning has heated up; the Democratic Party has brought ex-President Barack Obama out on the trail, where he has lashed out at current President Donald Trump.

US Correspondent Richard Arnold says the polls show Trump at his lowest level of support and voter engagement up, with early voting in Georgia breaking a midterm record. 

He says any predictions are still difficult as polls often underestimate the actual Republican turnout.

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Early voting for the United States midterms has begun, with the election set for nine days from now.
With voting underway, campaigning has heated up; the Democratic Party has brought ex-President Barack Obama out on the trail, where he has lashed out at current President Donald Trump.
US Correspondent Richard Arnold says the polls show Trump at his lowest level of support and voter engagement up, with early voting in Georgia breaking a midterm record.&nbsp;
He says any predictions are still difficult as polls often underestimate the actual Republican turnout.
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the upcoming midterms

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The Electoral Commission hopes its efforts to get voters ready for election day will help lift turnout this year.

The deadline to enrol ticked over at midnight, with just over 92-percent of eligible voters enrolled as of Saturday.

Advance voting has now opened, with people able to look up polling stations by suburb.

Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne told Andrew Dickens they've worked hard to get almost all EasyVote cards delivered before voting begins.

He says they've been emailed to people that gave their email address, otherwise they've been posted.

The Electoral Commission hopes its efforts to get voters ready for election day will help lift turnout this year.
The deadline to enrol ticked over at midnight, with just over 92-percent of eligible voters enrolled as of Saturday.
Advance voting has now opened, with people able to look up polling stations by suburb.
Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne told Andrew Dickens they've worked hard to get almost all EasyVote cards delivered before voting begins.
He says they've been emailed to people that gave their email address, otherwise they've been posted.

Karl Le Quesne: Chief Electoral Officer on enrolment closing

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After weeks of leave, Fire and Emergency CEO Kerry Gregory resigned on Friday, saying it'd become untenable for him to stay in the job.

It follows Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden accusing him of withholding significant information from her for over a year. 

Board Chair Raveen Jaduram told Andrew Dickens they're bringing in several new initiatives.

He says it includes having more clear and transparent reports, having strong accountability and the board having better oversight.

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After weeks of leave, Fire and Emergency CEO Kerry Gregory resigned on Friday, saying it'd become untenable for him to stay in the job.
It follows Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden accusing him of withholding significant information from her for over a year.&nbsp;
Board Chair Raveen Jaduram told Andrew Dickens they're bringing in several new initiatives.
He says it includes having more clear and transparent reports, having strong accountability and the board having better oversight.
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Raveen Jaduram: Fire and Emergency Board Chair on CEO Kerry Gregory resigning

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The gang saga could expose political hypocrisy to voters, with photos coming out of multiple parties meeting with gang members.

Labour's Kerrin Leoni resigned after footage emerged of her campaigning at a Mongrel Mob event, while Green and Te Pati Maori politicians have also had contact.

Photos have since surfaced of National MPs, including Chris Luxon, posing with gang members

Political Commentator Bryce Edwards told Andrew Dickens context matters as campaigning with gangs is very different from running into them.

He says Luxon said there was no room for nuance in the debate but is now finding there is, so there's integrity issues seen across the board.

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The gang saga could expose political hypocrisy to voters, with photos coming out of multiple parties meeting with gang members.
Labour's Kerrin Leoni resigned after footage emerged of her campaigning at a Mongrel Mob event, while Green and Te Pati Maori politicians have also had contact.
Photos have since surfaced of National MPs, including Chris Luxon, posing with gang members
Political Commentator Bryce Edwards told Andrew Dickens context matters as campaigning with gangs is very different from running into them.
He says Luxon said there was no room for nuance in the debate but is now finding there is, so there's integrity issues seen across the board.
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Bryce Edwards: Political Commentator on political gang photo saga

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the upcoming midterms

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