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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedNovember 1, 2026Miami-Dade County

Trump campaigns in Iowa and Kansas amid tight midterm races as internal Democratic divisions surface in Michigan

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President Donald Trump is holding final campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans defend congressional majorities, while Democrats face internal fractures in Michigan's crucial Senate race. More than 52 million votes have already been cast ahead of Tuesday's election, with the midterms functioning as a referendum on Trump's second-term policies.

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Key Facts

  • More than 52 million votes have already been cast ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections.
  • President Trump scheduled closing campaign rallies in Dubuque, Iowa, and Salina, Kansas.
  • Republicans are working to protect fragile majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  • Adam Hamilton is running to become the first Kansas Democrat to win a Senate seat in 94 years.
  • Voters have raised economic concerns regarding the fallout from tariff implementations and involvement in Iran.
  • In Michigan, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens are engaged in a public feud.
  • Rep. Haley Stevens appeared with Republican Mike Rogers at a separate church service after being asked not to attend a joint Democratic event.
  • Sen. Bernie Sanders dismissed concerns regarding party fractures in Michigan, expressing confidence in voters supporting El-Sayed.
  • Rep. Don Bacon warned that tariffs are unpopular in the Midwest and could weigh down the GOP.
  • Sen. Tim Scott expressed confidence that Republicans would retain control of the Senate.

Who's Mentioned

PersonHaley Stevens“Democratic Representative appearing with Republicans”locationKansas“State where a Democrat is mounting a historic Senate bid”locationMichigan“State hosting a critical open Senate seat race with Democratic infighting”PersonDon Bacon“Outgoing Republican Representative from Nebraska”locationSalina“Stop for Trump's campaign tour”locationOhio“State mentioned for Senate race pressure”PersonCorey Williams“Associated Press writer”locationMar-a-Lago“Resort in Florida where Trump attended a Halloween party”PersonJoey Cappelletti“Associated Press writer”PersonJoe Biden“Previous Democratic president”PersonAdam Hamilton“Candidate running for Senate in Kansas”locationTexas“State mentioned for Senate race pressure”PersonDebbie Dingell“Michigan congresswoman who organized a planned joint appearance”PersonMike Rogers“Republican candidate appearing with Haley Stevens”locationIowa“State hosting a critical Senate seat race and Trump rally”PersonBernie Sanders“Vermont independent senator supporting El-Sayed”PersonWill Weissert“Associated Press writer”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan”PersonDonald Trump“President campaigning in Iowa and Kansas”PersonJim Clyburn“Representative from South Carolina”PersonTim Scott“Republican Senator from South Carolina and NRSC chair”locationDubuque“First stop of Trump's rally schedule”