Obama rallies for Democrats in final week before US midterms
The gist
Former US president Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic candidates across Ohio, Michigan and Georgia days before the Nov.
His rallies and endorsements are meant to lift turnout in races that decide control of Congress.
How it unfolded
- Oct 24, 2026Obama spoke at a rally at Cleveland Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio, for Ohio Democratic candidates including Senate candidate Sherrod Brown and gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton.
- Oct 24, 2026Obama rallied at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan, criticizing 'cruelty and indecency' from Trump and Republican allies; Trump, campaigning in Perry, Georgia, said of the Michigan event 'the place was empty'.
- Oct 28, 2026Obama spoke at a midterm rally in Morrow, Georgia, supporting Sen. Jon Ossoff's reelection campaign.