Republican candidates campaign in midterms
The gist
President Donald Trump closed a 28-stop midterm rally blitz in Salina, Kansas, as voters head to the polls.
Republicans hold slim majorities, and the White House party usually loses seats.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2, 2026Trump pledged to campaign for Republican candidates in 35 races ahead of the November midterms.
- Oct 1, 2026Trump's 28-rally midterm blitz across the country began.
- Oct 7, 2026Trump was rallying with Republican candidates in Ohio, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Alabama, and said he planned to go to states like Alaska and Iowa.