More than 52 million have voted as Trump rallies in Iowa, Kansas to maintain Republican control of US Senate
Reported by Al Jazeera ·
Trump returns to the campaign trail
Trump’s planned appearances mark his return to campaigning after a break at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida on Saturday. Republicans cancelled the Iowa and Kansas stops late Thursday, then rescheduled them.
Close races in Iowa and Kansas
Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes Dubuque, has also become competitive. Republican Joe Mitchell, a Gen Z candidate, is facing Democrat Lindsay James as the GOP works to protect its fragile House majority.
Record early voting reported
More than 52 million Americans have voted in person or by mail, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab. That is a record for a midterm election. Nearly 46 million people had voted before Election Day in 2022, the lab reported.
Key points
- Trump is scheduled to rally in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans seek to keep control of the Senate.
- The rallies were cancelled late Thursday and later rescheduled for Trump to appear in person.
- More than 52 million Americans have already voted, setting a midterm record.