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NewsKPBS Public MediaOctober 27, 2026San Diego County

President Donald Trump campaigns in Mississippi amid tightening midterm races

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President Donald Trump campaigned in Corinth, Mississippi, on Monday to support Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith against a strong challenge from Democrat Scott Colom, highlighting unexpected Republican vulnerabilities in reliably red states ahead of the midterm elections. More than 30 million voters have already cast ballots nationwide as both parties battle for control of the House, Senate, and state capitals. Meanwhile, key campaign events unfolded across several other states, including Wisconsin, Michigan, Kansas, and Montana.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of these midterm races will determine which party controls Congress and state legislatures, directly impacting federal policy on inflation, foreign conflicts, and the legislative agenda for the remainder of the presidential term.

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PersonRoxie Richner“Issued a statement for Abdul El-Sayed regarding the Rebellion PAC ad.”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Running for Senate in Michigan and distancing himself from a controversial PAC a”PersonJace Sullivan“Attended the rally in Topeka, Kansas.”PersonKamala Harris“Camp campaigned in Wisconsin with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.”PersonRussell Fry“Hosted the 3rd Annual Freedom Fry event.”PersonRoger Marshall“Running in a tight contest in Kansas against Adam Hamilton.”PersonAdam Hamilton“Challenging Roger Marshall in Kansas.”PersonCindy Hyde-Smith“Facing a stiff challenge from Democrat Scott Colom in Mississippi.”locationTopeka“Kansas city where Vice President JD Vance spoke inside a steel-fabricating wareh”PersonDavid Crowley“Running for governor of Wisconsin.”locationSalina“Kansas city hosting a planned Trump rally.”locationNew York City“Region near Rep. Mike Lawler's suburban district.”locationKansas“State where Vice President JD Vance campaigned for Roger Marshall.”PersonKurt Alme“Campaigned in Montana.”locationWisconsin“State where Kamala Harris campaigned for the governor's race.”locationCorinth“Mississippi city where President Trump held a rally.”PersonDonald Trump“Camp campaigned in Mississippi and outlined a closing midterm rally blitz.”PersonCait Conley“Challenging Mike Lawler in New York.”locationMichigan“State where Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addressed a campaign ad controversy.”locationMississippi“State hosting the tight Senate race between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom.”locationNew York“State where Rep. Mike Lawler is facing a tough reelection contest.”locationGaza“Location of military operations mentioned in political campaign discourse.”PersonHaley Stevens“Condemned the Rebellion PAC ad on X.”locationSouth Carolina“State scheduled for an upcoming Trump campaign stop.”PersonJD Vance“Stumped for Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas and Aaron Flint in Montana.”locationMilwaukee“County associated with executive David Crowley.”PersonSam Forstag“Running for Montana's 1st Congressional District.”PersonTim Scott“Spoke about Republican prospects in upcoming races.”locationBelgrade“Montana town where Vice President JD Vance campaigned.”PersonJohn Stennis“Last Democratic senator to win a Senate race in Mississippi in 1982.”PersonMike Lawler“Campaigning in New York's northern suburbs by manning a McDonald's drive-thru.”PersonAaron Flint“Running for Montana's 1st Congressional District.”PersonDarline Graham“Campaigning with Donald Trump in South Carolina.”PersonTom Tiffany“Trump ally running in the Wisconsin governor's race.”PersonScott Colom“Challenging Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi and spotted at the rally site.”locationTexas“State scheduled for an upcoming Trump campaign stop.”locationMontana“State featuring a competitive race for its 1st Congressional District.”locationIowa“State scheduled for an upcoming Trump campaign stop.”