NewsWPLG Local 10October 24, 2026Miami-Dade County
Donald Trump casts early midterm ballot in West Palm Beach
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump cast early ballots in Florida's midterm elections on Saturday at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office. Speaking to reporters, the president stated he voted for all Republicans and addressed topics including political ads, upcoming lawsuits regarding Senate races, and foreign policy.
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The event highlights the voting methods of a major political figure in a key state amid the ongoing midterm election cycle, alongside national statements on election administration and international affairs.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump cast their ballots in the midterm elections on Saturday at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Trump stated that he voted for an entirely Republican ticket.
- Following the vote, Trump spoke at a rally in Georgia.
- Trump defended an ad from Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton.
- Trump discussed instructing his administration to file a lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses due to the inclusion of a second candidate named Dan Sullivan.
- Melania Trump brokered a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid delivery and civilian evacuations.
- In Florida, Trump has endorsed Republican Rep. Byron Donalds for governor and campaigned for Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMarco Rubio“Former Secretary of State whose Senate term is being filled.”PersonAshley Moody“Republican Senatorial candidate in Florida.”PersonByron Donalds“Republican Representative endorsed by Trump in Florida.”PersonVivek Ramaswamy“Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate whose campaign ad was defended by Trump.”locationNew York“Location from which reporter Colvin filed.”PersonDr. Amy Acton“Democratic rival mentioned in relation to an Ohio campaign ad.”PersonMelania Trump“First lady accompanying Donald Trump to the polling location.”locationFlorida“State where Trump voted and where various local campaigns are underway.”PersonRon DeSantis“Term-limited Governor of Florida.”locationRussia“Mentioned in relation to a ceasefire in Ukraine.”locationIran“Mentioned in the context of foreign policy and military conflict.”locationOleshky“Russian-occupied Ukrainian city where a ceasefire was brokered.”locationGeorgia“Location of a rally Trump spoke at after voting.”PersonDonald Trump“President casting an early ballot in Florida.”OrganizationPalm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office“Polling location where the ballots were cast.”PersonDan Sullivan“Republican Senator whose race in Alaska is facing potential legal challenges reg”PersonAngie Nixon“Progressive state lawmaker running for Senate.”PersonDavid Jolly“Candidate running against Byron Donalds.”locationUkraine“Mentioned regarding humanitarian aid and conflict.”locationWest Palm Beach“Location of the polling place in Florida.”PersonColvin“Reporter reporting from New York.”